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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: 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:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,353 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 8.2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 505 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.
Townstar Compact Van
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 130 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 311 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 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 Townstar Compact Van
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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 Townstar Compact Van
The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Nissan Townstar Compact Van
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
263 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 - 155 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
2 - 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
1,399 - 1,908 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
1,860 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
571 - 775 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual 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
122 - 130 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
240 - 245 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
90 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 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
A, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Nissan
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