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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Polestar 4?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Polestar 4

4.8 (11 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 40,800 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,247 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 148 km more than the Polestar 4.

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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 4 offers noticeably more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is visibly 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 Polestar 4 delivers noticeably more torque with 686 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 171 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 clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers somewhat more boot space – 526 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 is narrowly ahead 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 4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 590 - 620 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Polestar 4

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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 4

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

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Polestar
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