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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021-2025)
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
Selected trim450+ · 2021-25Change trim453 mi · 115 kWh · £99,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Mercedes-Benz EQS leads on family practicality.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakePracticality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- 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
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQS (2021-2025) if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueCLA Shooting Brake
CLA Shooting Brake
6.8
EQS
6.3
Motorway RangeCLA Shooting Brake
CLA Shooting Brake
8.4
EQS
7.6
FamilyEQS
CLA Shooting Brake
6.6
EQS
8.1
ChargingCLA Shooting Brake
CLA Shooting Brake
6.8
EQS
3.5
Cost Per MileCLA Shooting Brake
CLA Shooting Brake
8.8
EQS
4.4
City DrivingCLA Shooting Brake
CLA Shooting Brake
4.6
EQS
2.2
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
- £50,095 cheaper
- 120 kW faster rapid charging
- 11 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 750 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 (better) | £99,995 |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 453 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L | 610 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 31 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | 6.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-493mm
Mercedes-Benz EQS5,216mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-71mm
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,926mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-43mm
Mercedes-Benz EQS1,512mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 5,216 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm (better) | 1,926 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm (better) | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,512 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 10.9 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare (better) | 474 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L | 610 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L | 1770 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg (better) | 750 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
- 3rd-largest boot among saloon EVs in our catalogue at 610 L.
- 453 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- At 5,216 mm, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 5.22m+493mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.93m+71mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 2.13m+114mm |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.51m+43mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 3.21m+380mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 143mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L | 610L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L | 1770L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m | 10.9m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg (better) | 2,480kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg (better) | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh | 115kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 453 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 (better) | £99,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Saloon |
| Available | 2026+ | 2021–2025 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 453 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles | 378 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 31 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh | 107.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V (better) | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | 6.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 200 kW | 245 kW (better) |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 568 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
Mercedes-Benz EQS
450+
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
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)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant91%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist80%
Warranty
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| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Mercedes-Benz EQS450+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 10 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 250,000 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS worth the extra £50,095 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS costs £50,095 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds 155 litres more boot space and 45 kW more power. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 120 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is £50,095 cheaper to buy. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the Mercedes-Benz EQS, 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 £50,255 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and Mercedes-Benz EQS like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 339 miles for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 378 miles for the Mercedes-Benz EQS - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS goes roughly 39 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 20 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 31 in the Mercedes-Benz EQS, so the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake loses less time at each stop. So the Mercedes-Benz EQS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 71 mm narrower than the Mercedes-Benz EQS. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 474 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The Mercedes-Benz EQS also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Mercedes-Benz EQS?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz EQS. 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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