Compare performance (354 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Citroen C4?
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.
Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,377 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.5 kWh/100km for the Citroen C4. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 341 km more than the Citroen C4.
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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.
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, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 672 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries slightly more – 460 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
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.
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.
detailsCitroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 108 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
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
110 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
150 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Citroen
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