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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 408 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Peugeot 408?
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.
Peugeot 408 is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,822 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 408. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 313 km more than the Peugeot 408.
408
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 129 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 408 takes 7.2 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 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 408 is markedly lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 531 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 408 offers somewhat more boot space – 536 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries very slightly more – 460 kg compared to 456 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
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.
from £48,900
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 408
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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 408
The Peugeot 408 blends a coupe-like roofline with practical sensibility, delivering striking looks and a surprisingly airy, premium-feeling cabin. On the road it prefers comfort and poise over manic thrills, making it a smart, stylish choice for buyers who want something a bit different from the usual family hatchback.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 408
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
79 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
58.2 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 114 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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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
5
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,544 - 1,879 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
471 - 536 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,687 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,478 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,528 - 1,583 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
371 - 456 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.2 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
160 - 233 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Peugeot
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