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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Peugeot 308 SW?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

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.

Peugeot 308 SW is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,690 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.7 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308 SW. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 324 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

308 SW

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 substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 159 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 Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 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 308 SW is a bit lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers moderately more boot space – 551 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries only slightly more – 508 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comes out clearly 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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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
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

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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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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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