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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs smart #3 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or smart #3?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs smart #3: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,181 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.3 kWh/100km for the smart #3. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 313 km more than the smart #3.
#3
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 offers markedly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 131 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more boot space – 455 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries only slightly more – 460 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead overall 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
smart #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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smart #3
The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
smart #3
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 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
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,810 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
370 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,844 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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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
450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
384 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
smart
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