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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • considerably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
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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.

Kia EV4 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,590 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV4 Hatchback. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 143 km more than the Kia EV4 Hatchback.

EV4 Hatchback

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 150 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 EV4 Hatchback takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 232 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 101 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers only slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead 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.

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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
Kia EV4 Hatchback

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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 EV4 Hatchback

The Kia EV4 Hatchback paves the way for a sleek and efficient driving experience, capturing attention with its modern design and eco-friendly performance. Built with comfort and sustainability in mind, this hatchback redefines electric mobility for urban explorers and suburban commuters alike. Inside, the EV4 boasts a spacious and tech-savvy interior, offering drivers and passengers a seamless blend of innovation and practicality.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Kia EV4 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
445 - 459 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
150 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
Kia
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