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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia Sorento vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,495 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 713 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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 offers moderately more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries visibly more – 685 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Kia Sorento
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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 Sorento
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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