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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim370 mi · 83.9 kWh · £70,045
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 Touring leads on family practicality, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakePracticality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i5 Touring if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
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
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.
ValueMercedes-Benz
BMW
6.1
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
BMW
6.7
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
FamilyBMW
BMW
9.4
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
ChargingMercedes-Benz
BMW
3
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
BMW
7.3
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
BMW
1.3
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
- £20,145 cheaper
- 99 miles more WLTP range
- 115 kW faster rapid charging
- 10 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 1.1 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £70,045 | £49,900 (better) |
| Official range | 370 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 570 L (better) | 455 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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BMW i5 Touring
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Length
BMW i5 Touring5,060mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-337mm
Width
BMW i5 Touring1,900mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-45mm
Height
BMW i5 Touring1,515mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-46mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,855 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,021 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,469 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 545 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L (better) | 455 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1700 L (better) | 1320 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i5 Touring
- At 5,060 mm, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
- 1st-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 570 L.
- 2,995 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 4.72m-337mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.85m-45mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.02m |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.47m-46mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.83m-165mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L (better) | 455L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1700L (better) | 1320L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 11.21m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,255kg | 2,091kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 370 mi | 469 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £70,045 | £49,900 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Estate |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 370 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 308 miles | 339 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 130 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm (better) | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
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BMW i5 Touring
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
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 i5 TouringeDrive40 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 i5 Touring
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i5 Touring worth the extra £20,145 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The BMW i5 Touring costs £20,145 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds 115 litres more boot space and 50 kW more power. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 99 miles more WLTP range and 115 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 i5 Touring or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is £20,145 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 £20,185 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 i5 Touring and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 308 miles for the BMW i5 Touring 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake goes roughly 30 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 30 minutes in the BMW i5 Touring and 20 in the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake, 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 BMW i5 Touring or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 45 mm narrower than the BMW i5 Touring. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 Touring. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 1.1 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i5 Touring 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 i5 Touring 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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