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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Skoda Peaq
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, running costs and city driving, while the Skoda Peaq leads on family practicality.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- 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
Choose the Skoda Peaq if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Skoda
6
Motorway Range
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Skoda
8.2
Too close to call
FamilySkoda
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Skoda
9.5
Charging
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Skoda
6.5
Too close to call
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
Skoda
7.3
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Skoda
3.1
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
- £2,080 cheaper
- 67 miles more WLTP range
- 121 kW faster rapid charging
- 8 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 (better) | £51,980 |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 402 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L | 890 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 28 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 7.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-147mm
Skoda Peaq4,870mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-12mm
Skoda Peaq1,867mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-195mm
Skoda Peaq1,664mm
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 | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm (better) | 1,867 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm | 1,984 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m (better) | 11.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare (better) | 533 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L | 890 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L | 2075 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 37 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | Not available |
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.
Skoda Peaq
- 1st-largest boot among SUVs in our catalogue at 890 L.
- 402 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,870 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Skoda Peaq SE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 4.87m+147mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.87m+12mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 1.98m-37mm |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.66m+195mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 2.96m+135mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L | 890L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L | 2075L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 37L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m (better) | 11.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh | 91kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 402 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW (better) | 199kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 (better) | £51,980 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2027+ |
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 | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 402 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles (better) | 335 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 28 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW (better) | 199 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh | 86 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| 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 | Skoda PeaqSE L 90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 7.1 sec |
| Power | 200 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 545 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
Skoda Peaq
SE L 90
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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)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Skoda Peaq worth the extra £2,080 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Skoda Peaq costs £2,080 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds 435 litres more boot space and 2 more seats (7 versus 5). The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 67 miles more WLTP range and 121 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Skoda Peaq?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is £2,080 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 £2,120 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 Skoda Peaq 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 335 miles for the Skoda Peaq - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 20 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 28 in the Skoda Peaq, so the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake loses less time at each stop.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Skoda Peaq?
The two are within 12 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 533 mm of total clearance for the Skoda Peaq.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .