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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW ID.4 – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW ID.4?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.4 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 3162 £.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs decisively better – achieving up to 569 km, about 485 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

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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 has a a bit edge – offering 421 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls noticeable stronger with 679 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 179 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeable lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers hardly perceptible more room – 543 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs slightly better – up to 1575 L, which is about 205 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 minimal takes the win – 551 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.4 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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Reviews Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
543 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
511 - 551 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Front-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.

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