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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Rolls-Royce Spectre comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 333,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Rolls-Royce Spectre?

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Rolls-Royce Spectre

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  • markedly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Spectre costs 333,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 292,618 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.2 kWh/100km for the Rolls-Royce Spectre. That’s a difference of about 9.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 238 km more than the Rolls-Royce Spectre.

Spectre

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 Rolls-Royce Spectre offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Spectre is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

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

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,890 kg. The difference is around 1,180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Spectre carries very slightly more – 510 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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 Spectre

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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 Spectre

The Spectre is an extraordinary embodiment of luxury and innovation, melding classic craftsmanship with cutting-edge electric performance. With its striking design and meticulously curated interior, this grand tourer offers an unparalleled driving experience that redefines opulence on the road. As a testament to the brand's commitment to a sustainable future, the Spectre seamlessly combines elegance with eco-consciousness, making it a true marvel in the world of automotive excellence.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Rolls-Royce Spectre

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
333,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,890 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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