Compare performance (354 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,334 £.
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 substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 176 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 Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.
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 Corolla Touring Sports is visibly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more boot space – 596 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries very slightly more – 460 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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 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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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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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
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 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
4,650 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 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
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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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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