Compare performance (136 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City Compact Van or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Toyota Proace City Compact Van is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,457 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 431 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.
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, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries clearly more – 921 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 461 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.
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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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Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
337 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 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
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
3 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,855 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
560 - 921 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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