Compare performance (354 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Mercedes E-Class Estate?
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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,822 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 659 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.
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 Estate offers visibly 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 Estate is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 615 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.
The Mercedes E-Class Estate is decisively ahead 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 E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
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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
44 - 181 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
Estate
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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
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 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
540 - 645 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 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
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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