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Kia EV6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Selected trimAir361 mi · 84 kWh · £45,635
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV6 leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia EV6 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Kia
6.7
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Kia
8.2
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Too close to call
FamilyKia
Kia
7.2
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
ChargingKia
Kia
8.4
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Kia
6.6
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
Kia
3.4
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
- 108 miles more WLTP range
- 62 kW faster rapid charging
- 32 kW more power
- 0.9s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.4 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV6Air | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £45,635 (better) | £49,900 |
| Official range | 361 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 490 L (better) | 455 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 18 min (better) | 20 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Kia EV64,695mm-28mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm
Width
Kia EV61,890mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-35mm
Height
Kia EV61,550mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-81mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV6Air | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,890 mm | 1,855 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,141 mm | 2,021 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,469 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 510 mm spare | 545 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV6Air | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 490 L (better) | 455 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1300 L | 1320 L (better) |
| Frunk | 52 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,800 kg (better) | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV6
- 361 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 258 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV6 Air |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.70m | 4.72m+28mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.85m-35mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | 2.02m-120mm |
| Height | 1.55m | 1.47m-81mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.90m | 2.83m-70mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 490L (better) | 455L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1300L | 1320L (better) |
| Frunk | 52L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.6m | 11.21m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,055kg (better) | 2,091kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,800kg (better) | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 84kWh | 85kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 361 mi | 469 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 258kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £45,635 (better) | £49,900 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV6Air | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 361 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 301 miles | 339 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 18 min (better) | 20 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 258 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 130 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 84 kWh | 85 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV6Air | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 168 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 350 Nm (better) | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia EV6
Air
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
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Kia EV6
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV6 Air
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users64%
Safety Assist87%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users93%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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Kia EV6
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake worth the extra £4,265 over the Kia EV6?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake costs £4,265 more than the Kia EV6. For that premium it adds 108 miles more WLTP range, 62 kW faster peak rapid charging and 32 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV6 or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Kia EV6 is £4,265 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Kia EV6 comes out roughly £4,185 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV6 and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 301 miles for the Kia EV6 and 339 miles for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake goes roughly 38 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 18-20 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV6 or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the Kia EV6. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 510 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV6. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV6 or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Kia EV6 and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. That gives the Kia EV6 a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .