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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (354 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 36000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW Touran?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 Touran has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12944 £.

Touran

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 has a significantly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 3.90 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls evident stronger with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

CLA Shooting Brake

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, VW Touran is clearly perceptible lighter – 1520 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers convincingly more room – 834 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 379 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran evident takes the win – 601 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW Touran

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption

Price
48900 - 60900 £
Price
36000 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1855 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.