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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 408 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Peugeot 408?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 408: 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.
Peugeot 408 is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,693 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 408 uses 2.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 408. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 312 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 240 HP. That’s roughly 114 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 a bit lighter – 1,544 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 166 kg.
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.
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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
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
35,100 - 48,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
79 - 456 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 - 114 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
1,544 - 1,879 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
1,848 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
371 - 456 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, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
145 - 240 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 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
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 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
107 - 176 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Peugeot
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