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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Nissan Ariya?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
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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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,038 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 11.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 351 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Ariya

Engine and Performance:

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 Nissan Ariya offers a bit more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 567 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries clearly more – 460 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 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.

from £40,800
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
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

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

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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