Compare performance (354 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Volvo XC60?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,467 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 689 km more than the Volvo XC60.
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 XC60 offers a bit more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers clearly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 154 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries marginally more – 510 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The Volvo XC60 shows a few small advantages 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 XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 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
79 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
59 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
2,150 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,902 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
510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
335 - 406 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 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
589 - 669 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
247 - 299 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
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Volvo
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