Compare performance (354 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Toyota Proace Transporter?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Proace Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,175 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 11.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 419 km more than the Toyota Proace Transporter.
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 offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is barely lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries substantially more – 1,323 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 863 kg.
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.
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 Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
349 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3 - 6
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
120 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
260 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
88 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 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, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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