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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Lotus Emira comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Lotus Emira?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Lotus Emira: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,761 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.
Emira
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 Lotus Emira offers moderately more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers only slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 35 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 2.
In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more boot space – 455 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 304 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries clearly more – 460 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Lotus Emira
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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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Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Lotus Emira
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
-
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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
208 - 245 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
Coupe
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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
1,521 - 1,533 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
151 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,895 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
213 - 230 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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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
365 - 406 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 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
420 - 480 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
268 - 298 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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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
Lotus
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