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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Casalini 550 comparison - differences, prices & technical data
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (36,700 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Casalini 550?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Casalini 550 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 36,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,629 £.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 487 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 1,285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 455 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries considerably more – 460 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 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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from £36,700 88% · 2026-09-23
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Casalini 550

The Casalini 550 is a compact city runabout that packs surprising practicality into a tiny footprint, making parking a breeze and daily errands almost enjoyable. It won't wow on long highway blasts, but for shopping trips and short commutes it's a clever, affordable alternative to a full-size car — proof that you don't need a giant wallet to get where you need to go.

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Casalini 550
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Costs and Consumption

Price
from 36,700 £ 88% · 2026-09-23
Price
from 17,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Casalini
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