Compare performance (354 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or McLaren GT Series?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 134,904 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the McLaren GT Series offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 281 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers moderately more torque with 630 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is moderately lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
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.
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 McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
175,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 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
270 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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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
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,520 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
420 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
2,045 mm
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Height
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Height
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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
-
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
630 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
467 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,994 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
McLaren
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