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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 508 SW comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 45,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Peugeot 508 SW?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot 508 SW: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Peugeot 508 SW

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit 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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Peugeot 508 SW costs 45,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,790 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 SW uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 716 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

508 SW

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 Peugeot 508 SW offers marginally more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 SW delivers only slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,846 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 508 SW offers a bit more boot space – 530 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 SW sits just ahead 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 £45,600
508 SW

Peugeot 508 SW

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 46 - 52 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 508 SW

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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 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Peugeot 508 SW

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
38 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
373 - 454 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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