Compare performance (354 HP vs 627 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 34300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Tesla Model Y?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Tesla Model Y has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14662 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Tesla Model Y with 13.10 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.40 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 768 km, about 146 km more than the Tesla Model Y.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model Y has a clearly edge – offering 627 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 273 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls minimal stronger with 515 Nm compared to 493 Nm. That’s about 22 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Tesla Model Y is barely noticeable lighter – 1976 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers decisively more room – 822 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 367 L.
When it comes to payload, Tesla Model Y hardly perceptible takes the win – 472 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.
The Tesla Model Y 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.
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.
detailsThe Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Price
34300 - 53100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
534 - 622 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
64.5 - 85 kWh
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co2
0 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
5
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Curb weight
1976 - 2108 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
822 L
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Length
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Length
4790 - 4797 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1921 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1611 - 1624 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
2022 - 2138 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
440 - 472 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
299 - 627 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
201 - 250 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
420 - 493 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
220 - 461 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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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
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Tesla
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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.