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BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Selected trimxDrive60 M SportChange trim426 mi · 94.8 kWh · £78,405
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW iX leads on family practicality, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, charging speed and running costs.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakePracticality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW iX if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMercedes-Benz
BMW
5.4
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Motorway Range
BMW
8
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Too close to call
FamilyBMW
BMW
7.8
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
ChargingMercedes-Benz
BMW
4.9
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
BMW
7.6
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
BMW
0.8
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
- £28,505 cheaper
- 43 miles more WLTP range
- 125 kW faster rapid charging
- 15 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 1.6 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iXxDrive60 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £78,405 | £49,900 (better) |
| Official range | 426 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 500 L (better) | 455 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 4.6 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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BMW iX
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Length
BMW iX4,965mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-242mm
Width
BMW iX1,970mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-115mm
Height
BMW iX1,695mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-226mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW iXxDrive60 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,970 mm | 1,855 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,021 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,469 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.8 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 430 mm spare | 545 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW iXxDrive60 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 500 L (better) | 455 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1750 L (better) | 1320 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 2,500 kg (better) | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW iX
- 426 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,965 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Braked towing capacity of 2,500 kg, a stronger tow rating than 95% of SUVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.96m | 4.72m-242mm |
| Width | 1.97m | 1.85m-115mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.02m |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.47m-226mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.83m-170mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 500L (better) | 455L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1750L (better) | 1320L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.8m | 11.21m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 2,091kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2,500kg (better) | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 94.8kWh (better) | 85kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 426 mi | 469 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 195kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £78,405 | £49,900 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW iXxDrive60 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 426 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 355 miles (better) | 339 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 195 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | Not available | 22 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 130 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.8 kWh (better) | 85 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW iXxDrive60 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.6 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
| Power | 400 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | 765 Nm (better) | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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BMW iX
xDrive60 M Sport
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
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BMW iX
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users73%
Safety Assist81%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users93%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW iXxDrive60 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BMW iX
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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BMW iX
- £70,2622025Car360View
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW iX worth the extra £28,505 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The BMW iX costs £28,505 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds 200 kW more power and a 2.2s quicker 0-62mph time. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 43 miles more WLTP range and 125 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW iX or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is £28,505 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake comes out roughly £28,545 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 355 miles for the BMW iX and 339 miles for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW iX goes roughly 17 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 35 minutes in the BMW iX and 20 in the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake, so the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake loses less time at each stop. So the BMW iX stops less often while the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake stops for less time - pick on which you would rather do.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW iX or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 115 mm narrower than the BMW iX. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 430 mm of total clearance for the BMW iX. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 1.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW iX or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW iX and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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