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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Volvo XC40?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Volvo XC40

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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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.

Volvo XC40 is visibly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,177 £.

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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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 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, Volvo XC40 is visibly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers only slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries moderately more – 532 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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 £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
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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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Reviews Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:49:56

A car with unique lines, one of the few sporty estate cars.

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Francesco
18 Sept 2025, 07:57:05

Great car — a tad pricey, but it's always a pleasure to look at and, above all, drive!

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
-
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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