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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs McLaren Super Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 257,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or McLaren Super Series Coupe?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs McLaren Super Series Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Coupe costs 257,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 216,332 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the McLaren Super Series Coupe with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Super Series Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Super Series Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 396 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 285 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.

Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,389 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 321 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more boot space – 455 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

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
McLaren Super Series Coupe

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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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McLaren Super Series Coupe

The McLaren Super Series Coupe is a breathtaking balance of surgical precision and theatrical flair, wrapping dramatic aero and lightweight engineering in a surprisingly refined road-going package. Behind the wheel it behaves like a race car with good manners — savage thrust and razor-sharp handling handed to the driver with enough composure for spirited weekend runs and the occasional grocery trip.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
McLaren Super Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
257,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,389 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

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