Compare performance (354 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Porsche Panamera?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,961 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 671 km more than the Porsche Panamera.
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 Panamera offers considerably more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 428 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 485 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 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers marginally more boot space – 494 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.
When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
The Porsche Panamera stands well ahead of its rival 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 Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 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
83 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,937 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
340 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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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, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
353 - 782 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
260 - 575 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Porsche
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