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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Mercedes E Class?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range

Mercedes E Class

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

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:

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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,551 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 652 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

E Class

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes E Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 235 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E Class is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers moderately more boot space – 540 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries noticeably more – 640 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class holds a slight edge 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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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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