Compare performance (354 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Nissan Qashqai?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Qashqai is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,205 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
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 205 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.
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, Nissan Qashqai is markedly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers very slightly more boot space – 504 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries slightly more – 516 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.
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.
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 Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
98 - 152 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
SUV
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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
1,420 - 1,624 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,835 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
446 - 516 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, 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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
158 - 205 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 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
260 - 330 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
116 - 151 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Nissan
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