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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Genesis GV70?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Genesis GV70

  • visibly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,375 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV70. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 289 km more than the Genesis GV70.

GV70

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 Genesis GV70 offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 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 noticeably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV70 offers only slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV70 carries slightly more – 515 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comes out clearly ahead 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 GV70

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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 GV70

The Genesis GV70 pairs coupe-like styling with a sumptuous, high-quality interior that feels more like a bespoke lounge than a typical compact crossover. It drives with composure and poise, offering a supremely comfortable daily companion that quietly challenges established luxury names while giving buyers plenty of premium kit for the money.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Genesis GV70

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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