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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30,800 - 41,700 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
436 - 605 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,800 - 1,885 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,300 - 4,310 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,850 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,560 - 1,570 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,251 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
470 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
283 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
150 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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