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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs NIO EL6 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or NIO EL6?
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,047 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 7.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 239 km more than the NIO EL6.
EL6
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 NIO EL6 offers markedly 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 NIO EL6 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 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 markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.
When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
NIO EL6
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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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NIO EL6
The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
NIO EL6
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
NIO
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