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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Skoda Superb Combi - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (421 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (37700 £ vs 35200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Skoda Superb Combi

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Superb Combi has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 2506 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Superb Combi manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Superb Combi performs distinct better – achieving up to 134 km, about 50 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

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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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 421 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Skoda Superb Combi tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls a bit stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is hardly perceptible lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers distinct more room – 690 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi performs noticeable better – up to 1920 L, which is about 550 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Superb Combi slightly takes the win – 584 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Superb Combi proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Superb Combi is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £35,200
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Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 7.8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 134 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Skoda Superb Combi

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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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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
35200 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
124 - 134 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
8 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1575 - 1853 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4902 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.