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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs BYD Seal comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or BYD Seal?
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
BYD Seal is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,662 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 198 km more than the BYD Seal.
Seal
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 BYD Seal offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 155 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, BYD Seal is very slightly lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more boot space – 455 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries only slightly more – 473 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BYD Seal 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.
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BYD Seal
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
BYD Seal
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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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BYD Seal
The BYD Seal is a sleek electric fastback that punches above its class with sporty looks and a surprisingly premium cabin, offering a very modern alternative for buyers who want style and substance without the badge snobbery. On the road it feels composed and eager, packed with tech and everyday practicality—ideal for shoppers after eco-friendly performance with a cheeky wink.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
BYD Seal
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
460 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
400 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,800 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,875 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,460 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
446 - 473 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
231 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
360 - 670 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
170 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
BYD
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