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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Suzuki S-Cross?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Suzuki S-Cross is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Suzuki S-Cross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 110 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 280 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 S-Cross is noticeably lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers very slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries slightly more – 460 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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 S-Cross

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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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Suzuki S-Cross

The Suzuki S-Cross is a practical, well-built compact crossover that puts comfort, efficiency and everyday reliability first. With a roomy cabin, straightforward technology and sensible design, it’s a no-nonsense choice for buyers seeking a versatile family car.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Suzuki S-Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
119 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
395 - 405 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, Automatic Gearbox
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
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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