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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo EC40 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Volvo EC40?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo EC40: 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:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,724 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 183 km more than the Volvo EC40.
EC40
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Volvo EC40 offers slightly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers visibly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more boot space – 455 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo EC40
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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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Volvo EC40
The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo EC40
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
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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
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
486 - 585 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
2,065 - 2,185 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
404 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,873 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
395 - 435 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
238 - 442 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 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
420 - 670 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
175 - 325 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
2,024 - 2,026
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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
Volvo
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