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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo EX40 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Volvo EX40?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo EX40: 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 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 is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,438 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 192 km more than the Volvo EX40.
EX40
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 EX40 offers somewhat 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 EX40 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 EX40 delivers noticeably 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 a bit lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake sits just ahead overall 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 EX40
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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 EX40
The Volvo EX40 is a compact electric SUV that blends Scandinavian minimalism with a comfortable, high-quality interior suited to daily driving and longer trips. It prioritizes safety and intuitive technology, delivering a calm, refined experience that feels mature and easy to live with.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo EX40
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
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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
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
477 - 576 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
2,040 - 2,170 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
410 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,863 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
430 - 480 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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