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Kia EV6 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (609 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (38600 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia EV6

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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

EV6

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 EV6 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10377 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia EV6 with 15.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs distinct better – achieving up to 768 km, about 186 km more than the Kia EV6.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV6 has a decisively edge – offering 609 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 255 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia EV6 pulls noticeable stronger with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm difference.

EV6

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 curb weight, Kia EV6 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1955 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV6 offers hardly perceptible more room – 490 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake hardly perceptible takes the win – 460 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia EV6 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
Kia EV6
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Kia EV6

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The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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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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Kia EV6
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
38600 - 60000 £
Price
48900 - 60900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 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
1955 - 2220 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4695 mm
Length
-
Width
1880 - 1890 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1545 - 1550 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1290 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 450 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Kia EV6?

The Kia EV6 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.