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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Polestar 3 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 67,600 £ ) 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
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.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,818 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Polestar 3. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 121 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 substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers substantially more torque with 870 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 355 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 – 1,710 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 605 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 clearly more – 645 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Polestar 3 leads convincingly 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.
from £67,600
Polestar 3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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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 |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
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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
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
601 - 647 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 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
-
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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
-
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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
605 - 645 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
333 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
480 - 870 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
245 - 500 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
2026
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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
Polestar
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