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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Rolls-Royce Wraith comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 248,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Rolls-Royce Wraith?

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Wraith

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Wraith costs 248,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 207,264 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Wraith with 15.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10.8 L/100km.

Wraith

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 Rolls-Royce Wraith offers significantly 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 Wraith is very slightly 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 Wraith 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Wraith offers only slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries very slightly more – 460 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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 Wraith

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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 Wraith

The Wraith embodies a perfect blend of luxury and performance, making it a standout in the world of grand tourers. With its striking silhouette and opulent interior, this masterpiece from Rolls-Royce invites drivers to indulge in an unparalleled experience. Every journey in the Wraith is a celebration of bespoke craftsmanship and exhilarating power, ensuring that it remains an unforgettable presence on the road.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Rolls-Royce Wraith

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
248,100 - 288,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.8 - 16.2 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
357 - 365 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
5,269 - 5,285 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
1,507 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
370 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
441 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
6,592 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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