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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs SERES 3 - Differences and prices compared

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?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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SERES 3

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.

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.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 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.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
SERES 3

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from about £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
SERES 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
48900 - 60900 £
Price
31600 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Curb weight
1765 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4385 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
-
Height
1650 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.90 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
155 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SERES
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.