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BMW i7 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Selected trim50 xDriveChange trim452 mi · Not available · £104,230
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i7 stays competitive across the board, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakePracticality
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeWhich 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 most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- 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
4.2
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
BMW
4.6
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
FamilyMercedes-Benz
BMW
3.6
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
ChargingMercedes-Benz
BMW
4.3
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
BMW
0
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
BMW
0.5
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
- £54,330 cheaper
- 70 kW faster rapid charging
- 14 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 1.9 m tighter turning circle
- 1500 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i750 xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £104,230 | £49,900 (better) |
| Official range | 452 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 500 L (better) | 455 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 34 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 4.7 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Length
BMW i75,391mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-668mm
Width
BMW i71,950mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-95mm
Height
BMW i71,544mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-75mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i750 xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,391 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,950 mm | 1,855 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,192 mm | 2,021 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,469 mm |
| Turning circle | 13.1 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 450 mm spare | 545 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i750 xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 500 L (better) | 455 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1320 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 1,500 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i7
- At 5,391 mm, longer than 100% of saloon EVs we track.
- 452 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- 3,215 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of saloon EVs we track.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i7 50 xDrive |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.39m | 4.72m-668mm |
| Width | 1.95m | 1.85m-95mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | 2.02m-171mm |
| Height | 1.54m | 1.47m-75mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.21m | 2.83m-385mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 500L (better) | 455L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1320L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 13.1m | 11.21m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,715kg | 2,091kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | Not available | 85kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 mi | 469 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 250kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £104,230 | £49,900 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Estate |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
* BMW i7: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i750 xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 452 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 362 miles (better) | 339 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 34 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 250 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 130 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | Not available | 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 i750 xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.7 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
| Power | 335 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | Not available | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
BMW i7
50 xDrive
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i7 50 xDrive
BMW i7 50 xDrive
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
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 i750 xDrive | 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 i7
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i7 worth the extra £54,330 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The BMW i7 costs £54,330 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds 135 kW more power and a 2.1s quicker 0-62mph time. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 70 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake comes out ahead overall.
What are the BMW i7 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 362 miles for the BMW i7 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 i7 goes roughly 23 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 34 minutes in the BMW i7 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 i7 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 i7 or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 95 mm narrower than the BMW i7. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 450 mm of total clearance for the BMW i7. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 1.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i7 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 i7 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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