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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 508 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (421 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (37700 £ vs 44600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Peugeot 508?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Peugeot 508

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the Peugeot 508 costs 44600 £. That’s a price difference of around 6837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 508 manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs evident better – achieving up to 84 km, about 29 km more than the Peugeot 508.

508

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 has a slightly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Peugeot 508 takes 5.20 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Peugeot 508 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 508 pulls minimal stronger with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1811 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers slight more room – 505 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 performs somewhat better – up to 1537 L, which is about 167 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake minimal takes the win – 520 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,700
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 9.1 L
  • Electric Range : 84 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 508

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 508
CLA Shooting Brake
508

Costs and Consumption

Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
44600 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1811 - 1941 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4750 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1403 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
1537 L
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.