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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Passat – Which one offers the better deal?

Two cars, one duel: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake meets VW Passat.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Passat has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35700 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 2000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 0.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Passat performs distinct better – achieving up to 133 km, about 49 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

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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 has a noticeable edge – offering 421 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW Passat tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls a bit stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is hardly perceptible lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers distinct more room – 690 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1920 L, which is about 550 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat minimal takes the win – 577 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Passat shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.3 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 133 km
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The VW Passat is a staple in the family saloon segment, known for its refined design and practicality. It effortlessly combines a comfortable ride with a spacious interior, making it a popular choice for long journeys. The cabin features high-quality materials and an intuitive infotainment system, providing a premium feel without sacrificing user-friendliness.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.3 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
124 - 133 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
7 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G, D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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VW

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

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

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