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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
29100 - 38600 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
57 - 62 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 111 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
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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
1474 - 1594 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4420 mm
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Length
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1545 mm
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
466 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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
138 - 180 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
102 - 132 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1580 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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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 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.