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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Price
38600 - 60000 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
63 - 84 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
1955 - 2220 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4695 mm
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Length
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Width
1880 - 1890 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1545 - 1550 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1290 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
440 - 450 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 609 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
350 - 770 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
125 - 448 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
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2026
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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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The Kia EV6 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.