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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Volvo V90?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo V90

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,495 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 680 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

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 Volvo V90 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 V90 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers noticeably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 194 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers marginally more boot space – 488 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is far 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.

from £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo V90

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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 V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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