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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Cross

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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.

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 Corolla Cross is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Cross uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Corolla 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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 174 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 Corolla Cross takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla Cross is clearly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers barely more boot space – 473 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.

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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 Corolla 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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Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact crossover that blends the practicality and reliability Toyota is known for with a comfortable, easygoing driving experience. It offers a roomy interior and sensible features that make it a strong choice for daily commuting and family outings.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Toyota Corolla Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
112 - 120 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
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 473 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full 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 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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