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Kia EV3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia EV3

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV3 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 6886 £.

As for range, the Kia EV3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 605 km, about 521 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a significantly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 217 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers minimal more room – 505 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1370 L, which is about 119 L more than the Kia EV3.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake minimal takes the win – 520 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be only a minor advantage and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Kia EV3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 9.1 L
  • Electric Range : 84 km
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Kia EV3

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The Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30800 - 41700 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1800 - 1885 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4300 - 4310 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1560 - 1570 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1251 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Kia EV3?

The Kia EV3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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