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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Cadillac OPTIQ?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,904 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the Cadillac OPTIQ. That’s a difference of about 7.2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 343 km more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers marginally more torque with 515 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
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 markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 666 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers only slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.
When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries slightly more – 524 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Cadillac OPTIQ
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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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Cadillac OPTIQ
The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Cadillac OPTIQ
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
55,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 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
19.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
425 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,376 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
443 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,912 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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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
524 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
304 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
480 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
224 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Cadillac
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