VS

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Renault Symbioz?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
details

Renault Symbioz

4.5 (5 Reviews)
rate
  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
details

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 Symbioz is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,125 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 considerably 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 Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.1 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 Symbioz is visibly lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers clearly more boot space – 576 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries only slightly more – 460 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead 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 Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

details
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
24,700 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 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
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.