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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Subaru Forester comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Subaru Forester?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Subaru Forester: 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:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Subaru Forester is slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,676 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.
Forester
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 substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 333 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, Subaru Forester is marginally lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers slightly more boot space – 508 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.
When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries marginally more – 492 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 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
Subaru Forester
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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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Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Subaru Forester
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
-
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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
183 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
1,693 - 1,739 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
508 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,830 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
446 - 492 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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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
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 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
182 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
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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
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Subaru
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