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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Hyundai Inster?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Hyundai Inster

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Hyundai Inster is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,896 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.3 kWh/100km for the Hyundai Inster. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 398 km more than the Hyundai Inster.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 239 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 368 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Inster is noticeably lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more boot space – 455 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries markedly more – 460 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 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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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
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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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Reviews Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:49:56

A car with unique lines, one of the few sporty estate cars.

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Francesco
18 Sept 2025, 07:57:05

Great car — a tad pricey, but it's always a pleasure to look at and, above all, drive!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
20,900 - 26,200 £
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
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
327 - 370 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
317 - 357 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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