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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW ID.5 - Differences and prices compared

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?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW ID.5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

ID.5

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 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.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW ID.5

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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.5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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VW 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
48900 - 60900 £
Price
36800 - 48400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
-
Length
4582 - 4599 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
-
Height
1601 - 1618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
517 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.