Compare performance (354 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Nissan Primastar Transporter?
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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,713 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 135 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.
Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,110 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 650 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 Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 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
178 - 184 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
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3 - 6
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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
1,926 - 2,075 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,956 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
899 - 1,110 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel
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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
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
150 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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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
350 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Nissan
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