Compare performance (354 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Lucid Air?
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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,047 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 13 kWh/100km for the Lucid Air. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 114 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
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 Lucid Air offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 897 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 1,425 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers markedly more boot space – 627 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries markedly more – 588 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.
The Lucid Air 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 Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 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
0 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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
627 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,409 mm
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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
430 - 588 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Lucid
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