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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia Sportage vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • convincingly cheaper
  • clearly perceptible lighter
  • evident more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • convincingly more electric range
  • convincingly quicker from 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sportage has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18777 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs convincingly better – achieving up to 768 km, about 702 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 a bit edge – offering 354 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls distinct stronger with 515 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.

Sportage

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 Sportage is clearly perceptible lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 523 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers evident more room – 587 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage distinct takes the win – 580 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior overall 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.

Kia Sportage
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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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 Sportage
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 47100 £
Price
48900 - 60900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1552 - 1896 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1865 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-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.