Compare performance (354 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Bentley Bentayga?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 136,447 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 718 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Bentayga offers noticeably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers visibly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers marginally more boot space – 484 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.
When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries considerably more – 835 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 375 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior overall 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.
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.
detailsThe Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
50 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
294 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
484 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,998 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,728 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
736 - 835 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
462 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
700 - 770 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
340 - 404 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Bentley
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