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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Touareg comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW Touareg?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Touareg: 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,497 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 719 km more than the VW Touareg.
Touareg
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 VW Touareg offers noticeably more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Touareg takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 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 2,059 kg. The difference is around 349 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers considerably more boot space – 810 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries visibly more – 751 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 291 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a narrow 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW Touareg
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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 Touareg
Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW Touareg
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 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
47 - 49 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
119 - 239 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
SUV
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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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,984 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
550 - 751 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
231 - 462 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 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
450 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
170 - 340 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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