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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Peugeot 208?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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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.

Peugeot 208 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is moderately more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 208. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 336 km more than the Peugeot 208.

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Engine and Performance:

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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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Reviews Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:49:56

A car with unique lines, one of the few sporty estate cars.

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Francesco
18 Sept 2025, 07:57:05

Great car — a tad pricey, but it's always a pleasure to look at and, above all, drive!

Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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