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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo XC60 comparison

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?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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.

XC60

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 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.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo XC60

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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 XC60

The 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
510 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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

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