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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (421 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (37700 £ vs 72900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Lucid Air?
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £. That’s a price difference of around 35123 £.
As for range, the Lucid Air performs decisively better – achieving up to 882 km, about 798 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
Air
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 Lucid Air has a clearly edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 830 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 4.10 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs slightly better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls decisively stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 1440 Nm difference.
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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is distinct lighter – 1530 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers to a small extent more room – 627 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.
When it comes to payload, Lucid Air slightly takes the win – 588 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Lucid Air proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lucid Air is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £72,900
Lucid Air
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Lucid Air
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
5 (1 Reviews)
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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Lucid Air
The 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Lucid Air
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Price
72900 - 214300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
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Electric Range
84 km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Trunk capacity
627 L
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Length
4975 - 5005 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Width
1936 - 1990 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Height
1409 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Payload
430 - 588 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2022 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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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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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.