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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW ID.7 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW ID.7?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW ID.7: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
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.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,565 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 13.6 kWh/100km for the VW ID.7. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 60 km more than the VW ID.7.
ID.7
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 offers barely more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers visibly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers somewhat more boot space – 532 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries only slightly more – 465 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has the upper hand 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW ID.7
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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.7
VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW ID.7
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
594 - 708 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 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
Hatchback
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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
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
460 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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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