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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Hyundai IONIQ 6?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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

CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is barely cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,768 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is only slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 13.4 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 6. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 88 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 6.

IONIQ 6

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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers significantly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 296 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers visibly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is moderately lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more boot space – 455 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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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IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Hyundai IONIQ 6

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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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Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 glides down the road with a poise that feels more runway model than commuter car, its sleek silhouette promising efficiency without trying too hard. Inside, a calm, minimalist cabin packed with clever, usable tech makes it a compelling choice for buyers who want electric motoring that's smart, stylish and quietly practical.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Hyundai IONIQ 6

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
401 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
386 - 438 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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