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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Toyota bZ4X
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
Selected trimIcon FWD 57.7kWhChange trim276 mi · 57.7 kWh · £39,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Toyota bZ4X counters with the lowest price.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakePracticality
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 do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
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
Toyota
5.5
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Toyota
4.9
Family
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Toyota
6.9
Too close to call
ChargingMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Toyota
4.4
Cost Per Mile
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
Toyota
8.8
Too close to call
City Driving
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Toyota
4.2
Too close to call
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
- 193 miles more WLTP range
- 170 kW faster rapid charging
- 10 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 75 kW more power
- 1.8s quicker 0-62 mph
- 750 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Toyota bZ4XIcon FWD 57.7kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 | £39,995 (better) |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 276 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L (better) | 452 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 8.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm
Toyota bZ4X4,690mm-33mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-5mm
Toyota bZ4X1,860mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-181mm
Toyota bZ4X1,650mm
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 | Toyota bZ4XIcon FWD 57.7kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm (better) | 1,860 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 11.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare (better) | 540 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Toyota bZ4XIcon FWD 57.7kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L (better) | 452 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg (better) | 750 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Toyota bZ4X Icon FWD 57.7kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 4.69m-33mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.86m+5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | Not available |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.65m+181mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 2.85m+20mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 177mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L (better) | 452L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m | 11.2m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg | 1,870kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg (better) | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh (better) | 57.7kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 276 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 | £39,995 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
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 | Toyota bZ4XIcon FWD 57.7kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 276 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles (better) | 230 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh (better) | 54 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 | Toyota bZ4XIcon FWD 57.7kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec (better) | 8.6 sec |
| Power | 200 kW (better) | 125 kW |
| Torque | 335 Nm (better) | 269 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
Toyota bZ4X
Icon FWD 57.7kWh
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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 - Toyota bZ4X Icon FWD 57.7kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist79%
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 | Toyota bZ4XIcon FWD 57.7kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake worth the extra £9,905 over the Toyota bZ4X?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake costs £9,905 more than the Toyota bZ4X. For that premium it adds 193 miles more WLTP range, 170 kW faster peak rapid charging and 75 kW more power. 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 Toyota bZ4X?
The Toyota bZ4X is £9,905 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 Toyota bZ4X comes out roughly £9,905 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 Toyota bZ4X 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 230 miles for the Toyota bZ4X - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake goes roughly 109 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 20 minutes in the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 30 in the Toyota bZ4X, 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Toyota bZ4X?
The two are within 5 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 540 mm of total clearance for the Toyota bZ4X.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Toyota bZ4X?
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 Toyota bZ4X. 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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