Compare performance (354 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 36800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW ID.5?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW ID.5 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12108 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the VW ID.5 with 15.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs noticeable better – achieving up to 768 km, about 209 km more than the VW ID.5.
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 slight edge – offering 354 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.5 pulls evident stronger with 679 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW ID.5 is slight lighter – 1963 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers slightly more room – 549 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 slightly takes the win – 549 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.
The VW ID.5 proves to be edges ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.5 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.
detailsVW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Price
36800 - 48400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 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
SUV
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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
1963 - 2233 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
549 L
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Length
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Length
4582 - 4599 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1601 - 1618 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1561 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
517 - 549 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.