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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Genesis G70 Shooting Brake?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more trunk space
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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

CLA Shooting Brake

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.

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

G70 Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

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

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 465 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 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.

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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
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

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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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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake turns the sporty saloon into a rakish estate, wrapping sleek fastback lines around a surprisingly practical rear while still feeling eager on a twisty road. Inside it spoils with premium materials and clever packaging, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury and usable cargo without sacrificing driving fun — a rare combo that actually makes sense.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
180 - 212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
465 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
438 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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