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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Suzuki Ignis?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Suzuki Ignis is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,202 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Ignis

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 substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 271 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 Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 408 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, Suzuki Ignis is clearly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries moderately more – 460 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior 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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CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Suzuki Ignis

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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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Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis is a cheeky compact crossover that turns city chores into cheerful adventures, with chunky styling and a surprisingly practical cabin. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its nimble manners, low running costs and ample personality make it an ideal pick for urban buyers who want fun without pretension.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Suzuki Ignis

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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