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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Mazda 2?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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:

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.

Mazda 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 239 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 364 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is clearly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 611 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries very slightly more – 460 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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.

from £40,800
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
Mazda 2

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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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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mazda 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
-
Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

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