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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 275,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

  • substantially more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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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.

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

CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Cullinan costs 275,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 234,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan with 16 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

Cullinan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers substantially more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 246 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Cullinan delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,660 kg. The difference is around 950 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers moderately more boot space – 555 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan carries substantially more – 840 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 380 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.

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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
Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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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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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

The Cullinan seamlessly combines the hallmark luxury of Rolls-Royce with the rugged versatility of an SUV, making it a true standout in the automotive landscape. Its impeccably crafted interior envelops passengers in a serene atmosphere, complemented by advanced technology and unparalleled comfort. With its commanding presence on the road, the Cullinan redefines what it means to travel in style without compromising on capability.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
275,400 - 324,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
16 - 16.8 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
363 - 380 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
840 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
571 - 600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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