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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs ZAR Formenti mini AIR

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is 1.7m (5.5ft) longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeZAR Formenti mini AIR
Length4695mm3.00m overall (mini AIR 10)
CLA200 power120kW/163PS (161hp)-
Width1830mm-
Boot volume445-505 litres (seats up), 1310-1370 litres (seats down)-
Seats5-
Weight-42kg bare hull
Capacity-5 people, 500kg max load
Tube diameter-44cm
Max engine power-20hp (14.71kW)

Sources: Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake, ZAR Formenti mini AIR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the CLA Shooting Brake if...

  • you want one that is 1.7m (5.5ft) longer

The estate version of Mercedes' compact CLA, chosen by private hire and business chauffeur fleets that want load space without moving up to a full-size estate. The CLA200 AMG Line Premium is a mid-to-upper trim petrol version.

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Full CLA Shooting Brake specifications →

Buy or hire the mini AIR if...

A light, packable inflatable tender aimed at yacht owners needing a dinghy that stows easily rather than a standalone leisure boat. Its low weight and small size suit ferrying people and gear from a moored yacht rather than open-water use on its own.

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Full mini AIR specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and the ZAR Formenti mini AIR?

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is 1.7m (5.5ft) longer. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is a compact estate; the ZAR Formenti mini AIR is a aluminium-hull inflatable tender and dinghy range.

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