Compare performance (354 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or ZEEKR 001?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,481 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 148 km more than the ZEEKR 001.
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 ZEEKR 001 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 001 delivers clearly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 171 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 very slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.
Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers moderately more boot space – 539 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.
When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries moderately more – 520 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.
The ZEEKR 001 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.
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 Zeekr 001 feels like a grown-up fastback from the future, blending sleek Scandinavian minimalism with surprising road presence that turns heads without shouting. Inside it's a premium, gadget-filled cocoon that makes electric driving effortless and enjoyable — a polished alternative for buyers who want something refreshingly different.
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Electric Range
585 - 620 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 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
Estate
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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
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
539 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
2,005 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
505 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
ZEEKR
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