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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Price
36000 - 45300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
136 - 149 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
MPV
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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
2075 - 2155 kg
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Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
834 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1829 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
590 - 601 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
122 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.