Compare performance (354 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 31600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or SERES 3?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
SERES 3 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17302 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the SERES 3 with 18 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs decisively better – achieving up to 768 km, about 467 km more than the SERES 3.
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 has a clearly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls convincingly stronger with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, SERES 3 is a bit lighter – 1765 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers decisively more room – 455 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 455 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake noticeable takes the win – 460 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.
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.
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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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Price
31600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
301 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 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
5
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Curb weight
1765 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
-
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Length
4385 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1650 mm
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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
300 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
163 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.90 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
155 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
120 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2020
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
SERES
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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.