Compare performance (354 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 47100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW ID.7 Touring?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW ID.7 Touring has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1878 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the VW ID.7 Touring with 14 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs a bit better – achieving up to 768 km, about 79 km more than the VW ID.7 Touring.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a minimal 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 hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.7 Touring pulls clearly perceptible 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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slight lighter – 2075 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers evident more room – 605 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.7 Touring slight takes the win – 465 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The VW ID.7 Touring has only a minor advantage 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 VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Price
47100 - 54900 £
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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
14 - 16.6 kWh
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 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
Estate
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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
2191 - 2336 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
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Length
4961 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1862 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1549 - 1551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1714 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
545 - 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
210 - 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
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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.