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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Peugeot e-308
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
Selected trimAllureChange trim279 mi · 58 kWh · £31,065
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on motorway range and charging speed, while the Peugeot e-308 leads on family practicality and city driving.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakePracticality
Peugeot e-308Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Peugeot e-308 if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- 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 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Peugeot
6.8
Too close to call
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Peugeot
4.1
FamilyPeugeot
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Peugeot
7.9
ChargingMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Peugeot
5.1
Cost Per Mile
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
Peugeot
9
Too close to call
City DrivingPeugeot
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Peugeot
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
- 190 miles more WLTP range
- 85 kW more power
- 3.0s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1500 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 | £31,065 (better) |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 279 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L | 548 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 9.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Peugeot e-308
Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm
Peugeot e-3084,367mm-356mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm
Peugeot e-3081,852mm-3mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm
Peugeot e-3081,464mm-5mm
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 | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 4,367 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm | 1,852 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm (better) | 2,062 mm |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,464 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 11.1 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare | 548 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L | 548 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L (better) | 1258 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg (better) | 0 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.
Peugeot e-308
- At 4,367 mm, shorter than 100% of estate EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 2nd-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 548 L.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Peugeot e-308 Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 4.37m-356mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.85m-3mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 2.06m+41mm |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.46m-5mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 2.67m-155mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L | 548L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L (better) | 1258L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m | 11.1m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg | 1,676kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh (better) | 58kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 279 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 | £31,065 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £49,900 (not eligible) | £29,565 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Estate |
| Available | 2026+ | 2022+ |
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 | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 279 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles (better) | 232 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh (better) | 55 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 9.8 sec |
| Power | 200 kW (better) | 115 kW |
| Torque | 335 Nm (better) | 270 Nm |
| 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
Peugeot e-308
Allure
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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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 - Peugeot e-308 Allure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users68%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Peugeot e-308Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake worth the extra £18,835 over the Peugeot e-308?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake costs £18,835 more than the Peugeot e-308. For that premium it adds 190 miles more WLTP range, 85 kW more power and a 3.0s quicker 0-62mph time. The Peugeot e-308 is not just cheaper - it also offers 93 litres more boot space. 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 Peugeot e-308?
The Peugeot e-308 is £18,835 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 Peugeot e-308 comes out roughly £18,835 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 Peugeot e-308 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 232 miles for the Peugeot e-308 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake goes roughly 106 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Peugeot e-308?
The two are within 3 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 548 mm of total clearance for the Peugeot e-308 and about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Peugeot e-308?
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 Peugeot e-308. 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 .