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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or MG MG3?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs MG MG3: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly 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.

MG MG3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,390 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

MG3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 367 Nm more.

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, MG MG3 is clearly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 473 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.

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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
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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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Reviews Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:49:56

A car with unique lines, one of the few sporty estate cars.

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Francesco
18 Sept 2025, 07:57:05

Great car — a tad pricey, but it's always a pleasure to look at and, above all, drive!

MG MG3

The MG3 is a cheeky city hatch that pairs bold, youthful styling with sprightly handling for drivers who want personality on a budget. Its cabin is bright and cleverly packaged, offering sensible space and a fun-to-drive character that turns mundane commutes into something a bit more enjoyable.

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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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