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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs SERES 3 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or SERES 3?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs SERES 3: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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SERES 3

  • clearly cheaper
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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.

SERES 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,896 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the SERES 3. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 467 km more than the SERES 3.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is only slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,765 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries visibly more – 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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
SERES 3

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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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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
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
32,900 £
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
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
301 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
300 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SERES
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