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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Polestar 4 - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (354 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 53100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Polestar 4?
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48900 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4118 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the Polestar 4 with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.10 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs somewhat better – achieving up to 768 km, about 148 km more than the Polestar 4.
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Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 4 has a distinct edge – offering 544 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 4 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 686 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm difference.
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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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is hardly perceptible lighter – 2075 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Polestar 4 offers somewhat more room – 526 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake minimal takes the win – 460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Polestar 4 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £53,100
Polestar 4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Polestar 4
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
5 (1 Reviews)
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 4
5 (3 Reviews)
The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Polestar 4
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Price
53100 - 59900 £
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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
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
94 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
2075 - 2155 kg
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Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Length
-
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Length
4840 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1534 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1536 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
455 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
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
343 - 686 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
200 - 400 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2024
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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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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.