Compare performance (421 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (37700 £ vs 37300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Nissan Ariya?
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.
Nissan Ariya has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 457 £.
As for range, the Nissan Ariya performs significantly better – achieving up to 531 km, about 447 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
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 Nissan Ariya has a slight edge – offering 435 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Nissan Ariya tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Ariya pulls a bit stronger with 600 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeable lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely noticeable more room – 505 L compared to 468 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs minimal better – up to 1370 L, which is about 20 L more than the Nissan Ariya.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake slightly takes the win – 520 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.
The Nissan Ariya proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Nissan Ariya is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Price
37300 - 54800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh
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Electric Range
84 km
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Electric Range
402 - 531 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Curb weight
1980 - 2277 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Length
4595 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Height
1650 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1280 - 1350 L
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Payload
363 - 420 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
218 - 435 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Torque
300 - 600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
160 - 320 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2022 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Nissan
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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.