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BYD Seal vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Selected trimDesignChange trim354 mi · 82.5 kWh · £45,730
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Seal counters with the lowest price, 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
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 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
BYD
6.3
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
BYD
3.1
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Family
BYD
6.7
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Too close to call
ChargingMercedes-Benz
BYD
2.4
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
BYD
3.4
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
BYD
3.6
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
- 115 miles more WLTP range
- 55 litres more boot space
- 170 kW faster rapid charging
- 17 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 36 Wh/km more efficient
- 750 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £45,730 (better) | £49,900 |
| Official range | 354 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 400 L | 455 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 37 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD Seal
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Length
BYD Seal4,800mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-77mm
Width
BYD Seal1,875mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-20mm
Height
BYD Seal1,460mm-9mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,875 mm | 1,855 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,150 mm | 2,021 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,469 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 11.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 525 mm spare | 545 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L | 455 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1320 L |
| Frunk | 53 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 1,500 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD Seal
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 11.2 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of saloon EVs in our database.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Seal Design |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.80m | 4.72m-77mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.85m-20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.15m | 2.02m-129mm |
| Height | 1.46m | 1.47m+9mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.92m | 2.83m-90mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L | 455L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1320L |
| Frunk | 53L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m (better) | 11.21m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,055kg (better) | 2,091kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 1,500kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.5kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 354 mi | 469 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £45,730 (better) | £49,900 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Estate |
| Available | 2023+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 354 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 244 miles | 339 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 37 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 166 Wh/km | 130 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.5 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
| Power | 230 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | 360 Nm (better) | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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BYD Seal
Design
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
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BYD Seal
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD Seal Design
Tested 2023
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist76%
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 | BYD SealDesign | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BYD Seal
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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Live used listings
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BYD Seal
- £28,5822025Car360View
- £30,6992025Car360View
- £29,6822025Car360View
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake worth the extra £4,170 over the BYD Seal?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake costs £4,170 more than the BYD Seal. For that premium it adds 115 miles more WLTP range, 170 kW faster peak rapid charging and 55 litres more boot space. The BYD Seal is not just cheaper - it also offers 30 kW more power and a 0.9s quicker 0-62mph time. 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 BYD Seal or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The BYD Seal is £4,170 cheaper to buy. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £184 for the BYD Seal, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BYD Seal comes out roughly £3,970 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD Seal and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 244 miles for the BYD Seal 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 94 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 37 minutes in the BYD Seal 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 BYD Seal or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The two are within 20 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 525 mm of total clearance for the BYD Seal.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD Seal or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD Seal and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. That gives the BYD Seal a modest edge in retained real-world range. The BYD Seal's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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