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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Master Bus comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 36,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Renault Master Bus?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Master Bus: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Master Bus

  • a bit cheaper
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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.

Renault Master Bus is a bit cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Master Bus with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Master Bus

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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries clearly more – 1,254 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 794 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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 Master Bus

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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 Master Bus

The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Renault Master Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 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
227 - 280 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
105 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Height
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Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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