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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

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?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

ZEEKR 001

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

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 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.

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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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £51,400
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ZEEKR 001

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 620 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
ZEEKR 001

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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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ZEEKR 001

The 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
505 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
ZEEKR
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