Compare performance (354 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 18,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Mitsubishi Colt?
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.
Mitsubishi Colt is considerably cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,648 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.
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 CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.
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 Colt is significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more boot space – 455 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries slightly more – 460 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior overall 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 Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 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
-
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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
96 - 119 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
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Length
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Length
4,053 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,798 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,439 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
381 - 385 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
91 - 143 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
174 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
148 - 160 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
67 - 105 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Mitsubishi
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