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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 40,800 £ ) 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

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,676 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 702 km more than the Kia Sportage.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is somewhat lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more boot space – 587 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries visibly more – 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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 Sportage
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Kia Sportage

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

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
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 123 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
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,855 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, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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