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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan Ariya - Differences and prices compared

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?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Nissan Ariya

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Ariya

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £37,300
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 24.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 402 - 531 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Nissan Ariya

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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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Nissan Ariya

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The 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Nissan Ariya
CLA Shooting Brake
Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
37300 - 54800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1980 - 2277 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4595 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1650 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
1280 - 1350 L
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
363 - 420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

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.