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Kia EV3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV3 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia EV3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Kia EV3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EV3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia EV3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,091 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV3. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 163 km more than the Kia EV3.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 232 Nm more.

EV3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV3 is slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV3 offers only slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV3 carries marginally more – 470 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Kia EV3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia EV3

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

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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Kia EV3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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