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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or NIO ET7?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably 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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,104 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 184 km more than the NIO ET7.

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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 ET7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 335 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 significantly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 724 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more boot space – 455 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries barely more – 466 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has only a minor advantage 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
NIO ET7

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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 ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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