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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs smart #5 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 39,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or smart #5?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs smart #5: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally lighter

smart #5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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.

smart #5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,597 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.4 kWh/100km for the smart #5. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 178 km more than the smart #5.

#5

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 smart #5 offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 delivers noticeably more torque with 710 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #5 offers clearly more boot space – 630 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #5 carries very slightly more – 502 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #5 is decisively ahead 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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#5

smart #5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 590 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
smart #5

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 #5

The Smart #5 continues to build on the brand's legacy of compact and efficient urban vehicles, now infused with a more modern and stylish design. Its sleek appearance is complemented by a spacious interior, offering comfort without compromising its compact nature. This model is ideal for city dwellers seeking a blend of innovation, practicality, and style in their daily drives.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
smart #5

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
39,300 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.4 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
465 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
74.4 - 94 kWh
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
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,378 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
630 L
Length
-
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,530 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
475 - 502 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
340 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
373 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
250 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
smart
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