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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Dacia Duster comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Dacia Duster?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Dacia Duster: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Dacia Duster

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Dacia Duster is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,533 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster uses 4.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Duster

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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 196 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 Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 285 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Duster is noticeably lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Duster offers somewhat more boot space – 517 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival 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, 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
Dacia Duster

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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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Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster is a straightforward, budget-friendly SUV that prioritizes practicality and value over flashy features. Its rugged styling and simple, roomy interior make it a sensible choice for buyers who want capable everyday transport without paying for extras they won’t use.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Dacia Duster

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
107 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,559 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
402 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Dacia
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