Compare performance (354 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Ferrari 296 Roadster?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 355,190 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Roadster with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 753 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.
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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 526 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries substantially more – 460 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
396,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
15 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
218 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
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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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
1,760 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,958 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
220 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
880 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 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
755 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
648 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
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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
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Ferrari
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