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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan Leaf comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Nissan Leaf?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Nissan Leaf is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,996 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 13.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Leaf. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 144 km more than the Nissan Leaf.
Leaf
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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 160 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 marginally lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 437 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries very slightly more – 460 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Nissan Leaf
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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 Leaf
The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Nissan Leaf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
436 - 624 km
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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
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
437 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,810 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
441 - 444 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
176 - 217 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
345 - 355 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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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