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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Price
35200 - 51000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 7.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 km
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Electric Range
124 - 134 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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co2
8 - 178 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Curb weight
1575 - 1853 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Length
4902 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Width
1849 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Height
1482 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Payload
497 - 584 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Skoda
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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.