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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 50,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Mercedes GLB?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Mercedes GLB

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 50,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,673 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Mercedes GLB. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 137 km more than the Mercedes GLB.

GLB

Engine and Performance:

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

Both models deliver identical power – 354 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 515 Nm.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries only slightly more – 500 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has the upper hand 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.

from £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes GLB

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 GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
50,600 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
614 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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