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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs NIO ET5 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or NIO ET5?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs NIO ET5: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
NIO ET5 is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5. That’s a difference of about 5.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 178 km more than the NIO ET5.
ET5
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 NIO ET5 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 ET5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 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 clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.
When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries only slightly 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 narrowly 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 ET5
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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 ET5
NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
NIO ET5
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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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
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
456 - 590 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
Hatchback
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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
386 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 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 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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