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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mitsubishi ASX comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Mitsubishi ASX?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Mitsubishi ASX: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi ASX

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mitsubishi ASX is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi ASX uses 4.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

ASX

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 196 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 Mitsubishi ASX takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 270 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, Mitsubishi ASX is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 414 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi ASX offers very slightly more boot space – 484 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mitsubishi ASX

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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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Mitsubishi ASX

The Mitsubishi ASX is a compact crossover that mixes practicality with a no-nonsense personality, making it an easy choice for buyers who want sensible space without the showroom theatrics. It won't set your pulse racing, but its composed ride and user-friendly kit make it a dependable companion for daily errands and weekend escapes — reliable rather than flashy.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mitsubishi ASX

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
21,800 - 32,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
99 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,493 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 484 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
397 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
190 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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