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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,775 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan Wagon. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 116 km more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

Taycan Wagon

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 Taycan Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 595 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 very slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers only slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan Wagon carries clearly more – 605 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon 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.

from £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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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 Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
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Length
4,962 - 4,974 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
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Height
1,388 - 1,412 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,171 - 1,212 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
475 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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