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

Compare performance (180 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 48900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Niro

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 Niro has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £. That’s a price difference of around 19805 £.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs decisively better – achieving up to 768 km, about 706 km more than the Kia Niro.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 convincingly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls decisively stronger with 515 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

Niro

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 Niro is convincingly lighter – 1474 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 601 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers hardly perceptible more room – 455 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro barely noticeable takes the win – 466 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Kia Niro
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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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 Niro
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Niro
CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 38600 £
Price
48900 - 60900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
-
Width
1825 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
466 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.