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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Toyota C-HR comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Toyota C-HR?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Toyota C-HR: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Toyota C-HR

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit 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.

Toyota C-HR is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,676 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 702 km more than the Toyota C-HR.

C-HR

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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota C-HR takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota C-HR is a bit lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 447 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries only slightly more – 460 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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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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 C-HR

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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 C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is a bold, coupe-styled crossover that grabs attention with angular lines and a modern interior design. It’s aimed at comfortable urban driving and sensible efficiency, offering practical features and distinctive looks rather than rugged off-road ability.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Toyota C-HR

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 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
66 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
52 - 116 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
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,832 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
375 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
140 - 223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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