Compare performance (354 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Porsche Boxster?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 95,218 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.
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 Porsche Boxster offers markedly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers moderately more torque with 515 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is a bit lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries significantly more – 460 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
136,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
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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
288 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
122 L
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Length
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Length
4,418 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,822 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,252 mm
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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
270 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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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
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
500 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
308 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
368 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Porsche
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