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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Porsche Boxster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (421 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (37700 £ vs 136000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Porsche Boxster?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Porsche Boxster

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the Porsche Boxster costs 136000 £. That’s a price difference of around 98294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.70 L. The difference is about 10.30 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Boxster has a somewhat edge – offering 500 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Boxster performs slightly better – reaching 308 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls barely noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Porsche Boxster is minimal lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more room – 505 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake significantly takes the win – 520 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £37,700
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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
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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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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
136000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
12.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1485 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4418 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1822 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1252 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.40 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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.

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