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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • somewhat more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 106,676 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers somewhat more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Quattroporte is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 65 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers moderately more boot space – 530 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Maserati Quattroporte

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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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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Maserati Quattroporte

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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