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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW ID.7 Touring?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW ID.7 Touring: 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:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,251 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14 kWh/100km for the VW ID.7 Touring. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 79 km more than the VW ID.7 Touring.
ID.7 Touring
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers markedly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring 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 is slightly ahead 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 Touring
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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 Touring
The 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW ID.7 Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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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
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 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 - 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
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
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 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
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
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 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, 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
5.5 - 6.7 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
2024
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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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