Compare performance (354 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Polestar 3?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,423 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.6 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 62 km more than the Polestar 3.
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 Polestar 3 offers markedly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers substantially more torque with 910 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 395 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 visibly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Polestar 3 offers only slightly more boot space – 484 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.
When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries marginally more – 496 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.
The Polestar 3 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.
detailsPolestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
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Consumption 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
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
567 - 706 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
107 kWh
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co2
0 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
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
484 L
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Length
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Length
4,900 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,935 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
285 - 496 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
299 - 517 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
490 - 910 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
220 - 380 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Polestar
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