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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Mazda CX-6e?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mazda CX-6e

  • very slightly 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:

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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,038 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 284 km more than the Mazda CX-6e.

CX-6e

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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

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 markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers very slightly more boot space – 468 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries moderately more – 460 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival 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
Mazda CX-6e

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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 CX-6e

The Mazda CX-6e blends Mazda’s flowing coupe‑SUV silhouette with electric propulsion to deliver a surprisingly engaging and polished driving experience that feels more premium than its price suggests. Inside, the cabin is quietly refined and ergonomically smart, with modern tech and practical space that make it a stylish, sensible choice for drivers who want EV manners without the fanfare.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mazda CX-6e

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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