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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Porsche Panamera comparison

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?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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:

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.

Panamera

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 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.

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Porsche Panamera

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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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Porsche Panamera

The 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.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
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Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
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Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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