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Mitsubishi Colt vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (143 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (18,200 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Colt or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Mitsubishi Colt vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mitsubishi Colt

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Colt

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Colt is substantially cheaper – starting at 18,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,648 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Colt uses 4.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mitsubishi Colt takes 9.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 160 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Colt is significantly lighter – 1,189 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more boot space – 455 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries a bit more – 460 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior overall 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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CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Mitsubishi Colt
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a compact city hatch that blends sensible practicality with cheeky, no-nonsense styling, making it a confident companion for tight streets and daily errands. It may not be a playground for driving purists, but its easy-to-live-with manners, modest running costs and surprisingly roomy cabin make it a smart, sensible pick for urban buyers who value reliability over showmanship.

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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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Mitsubishi Colt
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,200 - 25,000 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
96 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,189 - 1,380 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,053 mm
Length
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Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,439 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
979 - 1,069 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 385 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
91 - 143 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.3 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
148 - 160 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
67 - 105 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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