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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (421 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (37700 £ vs 16600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Renault Clio?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Renault Clio

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Clio has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 21149 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.10 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 263 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Renault Clio is clearly perceptible lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly perceptible more room – 505 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs a bit better – up to 1370 L, which is about 194 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake to a small extent takes the win – 520 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,700
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 9.1 L
  • Electric Range : 84 km
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.