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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
363 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,101 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
1,509 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 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
850 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
480 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
2022
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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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