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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs ZEEKR 7X comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 45,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or ZEEKR 7X?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs ZEEKR 7X: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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ZEEKR 7X

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the ZEEKR 7X costs 45,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,610 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 7X. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 153 km more than the ZEEKR 7X.

7X

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 ZEEKR 7X offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 7X 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 7X delivers noticeably more torque with 710 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,395 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 7X offers a bit more boot space – 539 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 7X carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 7X holds a solid overall lead 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 £45,400
7X

ZEEKR 7X

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 421 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 480 - 615 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
ZEEKR 7X

Costs and Consumption

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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 7X

The ZEEKR 7X is a striking entry into the electric vehicle market, blending sleek aesthetics with a promise of cutting-edge technology. Its design exudes modern luxury while offering advanced features tailored for tech-savvy drivers. Positioned as a competitor in the premium electric segment, the 7X aims to deliver a dynamic driving experience alongside eco-friendly credentials.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
ZEEKR 7X

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
45,400 - 54,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
480 - 615 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
2,395 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
-
Length
4,787 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
1,650 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
421 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
440 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
310 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
ZEEKR
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