Compare performance (354 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Volvo S60?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,704 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 674 km more than the Volvo S60.
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 S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is only 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 S60 delivers visibly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 194 Nm more.
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 barely lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.
When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries marginally more – 475 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The Volvo S60 is decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
94 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
16 - 161 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,778 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,431 mm
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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
461 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
197 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
145 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Volvo
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