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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Denza Z9GT comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Denza Z9GT?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Denza Z9GT: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Denza Z9GT

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Denza Z9GT costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,904 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 168 km more than the Denza Z9GT.

Z9GT

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 Denza Z9GT offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 802 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Denza Z9GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Denza Z9GT delivers considerably more torque with 1,210 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 695 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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,810 kg. The difference is around 1,100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Denza Z9GT offers barely more boot space – 495 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Denza Z9GT 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.

from £88,700
Z9GT

Denza Z9GT

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 776 - 1,156 HP
  • Electric Range 203 - 600 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Denza Z9GT

Costs and Consumption

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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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Denza Z9GT

Denza Z9 GT is a sporty, upscale electric grand tourer from Denza that pairs bold, modern styling with a quiet, well-appointed interior. It’s aimed at buyers who want a refined, tech-forward driving experience with a focus on comfort and confident on-road manners.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Denza Z9GT

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
88,700 - 100,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
203 - 600 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,810 - 2,895 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
478 - 495 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,990 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
776 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
1,035 - 1,210 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
570 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

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