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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Toyota bZ4X comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 380 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Toyota bZ4X?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Toyota bZ4X: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Toyota bZ4X

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Toyota bZ4X is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,962 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is only slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 13.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota bZ4X. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 177 km more than the Toyota bZ4X.

bZ4X

Engine and Performance:

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 Toyota bZ4X offers barely more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota bZ4X is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers markedly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 177 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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers very slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota bZ4X carries moderately more – 565 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake sits just 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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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
Toyota bZ4X

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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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Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is a fresh, roomy electric crossover that pairs Toyota’s trademark reliability with bold, angular styling and a cabin designed for everyday comfort. It may not chase headlines like some flashier rivals, but for buyers who want sensible electric motoring with practical packaging and a relaxed, confident ride, it’s an easy, pleasant choice.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Toyota bZ4X

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
36,800 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
444 - 591 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 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
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
375 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
167 - 380 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
123 - 280 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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