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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Aiways U5 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 33,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Aiways U5?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Aiways U5: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Aiways U5

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Aiways U5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 33,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,895 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Aiways U5. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 358 km more than the Aiways U5.

U5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Aiways U5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers markedly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,720 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 432 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries very slightly more – 460 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Aiways U5

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Aiways U5

The U5 stands out in the electric vehicle market with its stylish design and spacious interior, making it an attractive option for families and urban drivers alike. Its smooth performance and impressive range cater to the modern consumer's need for practicality without sacrificing comfort. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, the U5 is poised to make a significant impact on the future of eco-friendly transportation.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Aiways U5

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
33,900 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
400 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,770 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
432 L
Length
-
Length
4,680 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
385 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aiways
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