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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Passat comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW Passat?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Passat: 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Passat is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,348 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 633 km more than the VW Passat.
Passat
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 markedly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 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, VW Passat is only slightly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 137 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat holds a decisive overall lead 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.
from £36,500
VW Passat
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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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 Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW Passat
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
28 - 153 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
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,849 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
501 - 577 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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