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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Polestar 3 comparison

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?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • visibly lighter

Polestar 3

  • markedly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

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.

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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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 567 - 706 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Polestar 3

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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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Polestar 3

Polestar 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
285 - 496 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
299 - 517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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