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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Tesla Model Y
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
Selected trimRWDChange trim314 mi · Not available · £41,990
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving, while the Tesla Model Y leads on family practicality.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakePracticality
Too close to call
Which 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 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 Tesla Model Y if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
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.
Value
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Tesla
6.5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Tesla
5.8
FamilyTesla
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Tesla
7.8
Charging
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Tesla
7
Too close to call
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
Tesla
7.7
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Tesla
3
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
- 155 miles more WLTP range
- 145 kW faster rapid charging
- 0.9 m tighter turning circle
- 1500 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 | £41,990 (better) |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 314 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L | 854 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Tesla Model Y
Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-71mm
Tesla Model Y4,794mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-126mm
Tesla Model Y1,981mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-152mm
Tesla Model Y1,621mm
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 | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 4,794 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm (better) | 1,981 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm (better) | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m (better) | 12.1 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare (better) | 419 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L | 854 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L | 2118 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 117 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.
Tesla Model Y
- 3rd-largest boot among SUVs in our catalogue at 854 L.
- A 117 L frunk, one of 6 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 117 L or more.
- Uses 138 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Tesla Model Y RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 4.79m+71mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.98m+126mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 2.13m+108mm |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.62m+152mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | Not available |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 162mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L | 854L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L | 2118L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 117L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m (better) | 12.1m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg | 1,906kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh | Not available |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 314 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW (better) | 175kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 | £41,990 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
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 | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 314 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles (better) | 251 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km (better) | 138 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh | Not available |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| 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 | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
| Power | 200 kW | Not available |
| Torque | 335 Nm | Not available |
| 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
Tesla Model Y
RWD
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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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 - Tesla Model Y RWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist92%
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 | Tesla Model YRWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Tesla Model Y
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- £43,4442025Castle EVView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake worth the extra £7,910 over the Tesla Model Y?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake costs £7,910 more than the Tesla Model Y. For that premium it adds 155 miles more WLTP range and 145 kW faster peak rapid charging. The Tesla Model Y is not just cheaper - it also offers 399 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 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y is £7,910 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 Tesla Model Y comes out roughly £7,870 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 Tesla Model Y 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 251 miles for the Tesla Model Y - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake goes roughly 88 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Tesla Model Y?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 126 mm narrower than the Tesla Model Y. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 419 mm of total clearance for the Tesla Model Y. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Tesla Model Y?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 90% for the Tesla Model Y. That gives the Tesla Model Y a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Tesla Model Y'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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Data accuracy
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