Compare performance (354 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Bentley Flying Spur?
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 clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,047 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 727 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.
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 Bentley Flying Spur offers clearly 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 Flying Spur is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 620 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries clearly more – 650 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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 Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 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
41 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
75 - 288 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
420 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,316 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
2,013 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
525 - 650 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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
544 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
750 - 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
400 - 404 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Bentley
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