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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • moderately more power
  • marginally more trunk space

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,582 £.

2 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 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, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 460 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
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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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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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
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