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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Rafale comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Renault Rafale?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Rafale: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Renault Rafale is only slightly cheaper – starting at 37,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,096 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Rafale uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 671 km more than the Renault Rafale.
Rafale
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 a bit more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Renault Rafale offers visibly more boot space – 627 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Renault Rafale
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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 Rafale
The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Renault Rafale
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
37,700 - 49,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
97 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
43 - 108 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,734 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,886 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
415 - 444 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
200 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
147 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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