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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
147,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.1 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
252 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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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
4
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,055 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
530 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,262 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,948 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,481 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
485 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
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
430 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
288 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
580 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
316 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,979 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2023
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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
Maserati
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