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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Tiguan – Differences & prices compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW Tiguan?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Tiguan has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4949 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – achieving up to 126 km, about 42 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

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Engine and Performance:

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 clearly perceptible 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 decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 28 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:

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 minimal lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers distinct more room – 652 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs somewhat better – up to 1650 L, which is about 280 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan hardly perceptible takes the win – 533 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be wins the duel decisively 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 Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
84 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
55 - 206 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
460 - 520 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
96 - 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
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
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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