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?
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 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
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
39 - 172 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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,880 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
530 - 640 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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