Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzCLA | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2025 | March 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Electric, Hybrid | Electric, Hybrid |
| Power | 154–268 bhp | 154–268 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 6.7–8.8 s (better) | 6.8–8.9 s |
| Top speed | 130–147 mph (better) | 130–145 mph |
| Engine or motors | Electric: rear motor, 165 kW (224 hp) CLA 200 or 200 kW (272 hp) CLA 250+. Hybrid: 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol of 100, 120 or 140 kW plus a 22 kW electric motor and 1.3 kWh battery; combined system output 115, 135 or 155 kW (bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures) | Electric: rear motor, 165 kW (224 hp) CLA 200 or 200 kW (272 hp) CLA 250+. Hybrid: 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol of 100, 120 or 140 kW plus a 22 kW electric motor and 1.3 kWh battery; combined system output 115, 135 or 155 kW (bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures) |
| Torque | 335 Nm (electric); hybrid system torque 280 Nm (CLA 180), 330 Nm (CLA 200), 380 Nm (CLA 220 4MATIC) | 335 Nm (electric); hybrid system torque 280 Nm (CLA 180), 330 Nm (CLA 200), 380 Nm (CLA 220 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | Single-speed (electric); 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) | 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (electric); front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive (hybrid) | Rear-wheel drive (electric); front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive (hybrid) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 328–480 miles (better) | 318–465 miles |
| Battery | 58–85 kWh | 58–85 kWh |
| Fastest charging | 200–320 kW | 200–320 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 53.3–56.5 mpg (better) | 52.4–55.4 mpg |
| Range detail | WLTP electric range 328 miles (CLA 200) or 480 miles (CLA 250+) | WLTP electric range 318 miles (CLA 200) or 465 miles (CLA 250+); 165–200 km (CLA 200) or 270–320 km (CLA 250+) added in 10 minutes of DC charging |
| Charging | Usable battery 58 kWh (CLA 200) or 85 kWh (CLA 250+); DC up to 200 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes) or 320 kW (22 minutes); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 6.5 or 9 hours | Usable battery 58 kWh (CLA 200) or 85 kWh (CLA 250+); DC up to 200 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes) or 320 kW (22 minutes); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 6.5 or 9 hours |
| Efficiency | 12.7 kWh/100 km (CLA 200), 12.6 kWh/100 km (CLA 250+); 56.5 mpg (CLA 180 and 200 hybrid), 53.3 mpg (CLA 220 4MATIC), WLTP combined | 13.1 kWh/100 km (electric); 55.4 mpg (CLA 180 and 200 hybrid), 52.4 mpg (CLA 220 4MATIC), WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 0 g/km (electric); 114–121 g/km (hybrid) | 0 g/km (electric); 116–123 g/km (hybrid) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Saloon | Estate |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 405 litres | 455 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,723 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Weight | From 1,703 kg | From 1,718 kg |
| Boot | 405 litres | 455 litres |
| Towing | 1,500 kg braked (electric); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid) | 1,500 kg braked (electric); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid); 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,723 mm long, 1,855 mm wide without mirrors (2,021 mm with), 1,468 mm high (electric) or 1,450 mm (hybrid); 11.2 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,062–2,072 kg (electric), 1,703–1,778 kg (hybrid) | 4,723 mm long, 1,855 mm wide without mirrors (2,021 mm with), 1,469 mm high (electric) or 1,452 mm (hybrid); 11.2 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,079–2,089 kg (electric), 1,718–1,793 kg (hybrid) |
