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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Renault Captur?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Captur: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Renault Captur

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Captur is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,425 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Captur uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Captur

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is visibly lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries only slightly more – 460 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior overall 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 £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Renault Captur

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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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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a stylish and practical compact crossover that combines a high seating position and easy manoeuvrability with a comfortable, well‑equipped cabin. Its flexible interior layout and modern infotainment make it a sensible, polished choice for city drivers and small families.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Renault Captur

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
21,400 - 28,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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