Compare performance (354 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 29600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £. That’s a price difference of around 19334 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a significantly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.
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, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is distinct lighter – 1485 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers evident more room – 596 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake slight takes the win – 460 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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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
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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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
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.