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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Nissan LEAF
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
Selected trimEngageChange trim375 mi · 75 kWh · £35,999
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, while the Nissan LEAF leads on family practicality, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
Choose the Nissan LEAF if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p 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 Nissan LEAF leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Nissan
6.3
Motorway Range
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Nissan
8.4
Too close to call
FamilyNissan
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Nissan
8.3
Charging
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Nissan
7
Too close to call
Cost Per MileNissan
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
Nissan
9.4
City DrivingNissan
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Nissan
6.7
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
- 94 miles more WLTP range
- 170 kW faster rapid charging
- 10 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 40 kW more power
- 525 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 | £35,999 (better) |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 375 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L (better) | 437 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 7.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Nissan LEAF
Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm
Nissan LEAF4,350mm-373mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm
Nissan LEAF1,810mm-45mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-81mm
Nissan LEAF1,550mm
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 | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 4,350 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm | 1,810 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm (better) | 2,098 mm |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 10.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare | 590 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L (better) | 437 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L (better) | 1052 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg (better) | 975 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.
Nissan LEAF
- 375 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 8 hatchback EVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- At 4,350 mm, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Nissan LEAF Engage |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 4.35m-373mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.81m-45mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 2.10m+77mm |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.55m+81mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 2.69m-140mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L (better) | 437L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L (better) | 1052L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m | 10.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg | 1,883kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg (better) | 975kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh (better) | 75kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 375 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 | £35,999 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £49,900 (not eligible) | £32,249 (-£3,750) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 375 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles (better) | 313 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh (better) | 75 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Nissan LEAFEngage |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 7.6 sec |
| Power | 200 kW (better) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 355 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
Nissan LEAF
Engage
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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 - Nissan LEAF Engage
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist71%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake worth the extra £13,901 over the Nissan LEAF?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake costs £13,901 more than the Nissan LEAF. For that premium it adds 94 miles more WLTP range, 170 kW faster peak rapid charging and 40 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Nissan LEAF comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Nissan LEAF?
The Nissan LEAF is £13,901 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £136 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Nissan LEAF comes out roughly £13,941 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 Nissan LEAF 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 313 miles for the Nissan LEAF - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake goes roughly 26 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 20 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 30 in the Nissan LEAF, so the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake loses less time at each stop. That makes the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Nissan LEAF?
The Nissan LEAF is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 45 mm narrower than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 590 mm of total clearance for the Nissan LEAF and about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. The Nissan LEAF also turns in a 0.4 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 Nissan LEAF?
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 Nissan LEAF. 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
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .