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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Polestar 3 (2024-2025)
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
Selected trimLong Range Single Motor · 2025-26Change trim438 mi · 111 kWh · £69,900
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, running costs and city driving, while the Polestar 3 leads on motorway range and charging speed.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Polestar 3Practicality
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeWhich should you choose?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- 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
Choose the Polestar 3 (2024-2025) if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Polestar
5.7
Motorway RangePolestar
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Polestar
8.9
Family
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Polestar
6.8
Too close to call
ChargingPolestar
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Polestar
8
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
Polestar
4.5
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Polestar
1.7
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
- £20,000 cheaper
- 31 miles more WLTP range
- 70 kW faster rapid charging
- 0.6 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Polestar 3Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 (better) | £69,900 |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 438 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L | 484 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | 5.4 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Polestar 3
Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-177mm
Polestar 34,900mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-113mm
Polestar 31,968mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-153mm
Polestar 31,622mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Polestar 3Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm (better) | 1,968 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm (better) | 2,120 mm |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m (better) | 11.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare (better) | 432 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Polestar 3Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L | 484 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L | 1411 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | 2,200 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Polestar 3
- 438 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 250 kW, faster than 80% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- At 4,900 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 4.90m+177mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.97m+113mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 2.12m+99mm |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.62m+153mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 2.98m+155mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 202mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L | 484L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L | 1411L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m (better) | 11.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg (better) | 2,545kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg | 2,200kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh | 111kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 438 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW (better) | 250kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 (better) | £69,900 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025–2026 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Polestar 3Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 438 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles | 365 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh | 107 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Polestar 3Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | 5.4 sec (better) |
| Power | 200 kW | 220 kW (better) |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 740 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
Polestar 3
Long Range Single Motor
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
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)
Euro NCAP - Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Polestar 3Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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Polestar 3
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Polestar 3 worth the extra £20,000 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Polestar 3 costs £20,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds a 1.4s quicker 0-62mph time. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 31 miles more WLTP range and 70 kW faster peak rapid charging. 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 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Polestar 3?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is £20,000 cheaper to buy. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the Polestar 3, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake comes out roughly £20,160 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and Polestar 3 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 339 miles for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 365 miles for the Polestar 3 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Polestar 3 goes roughly 27 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Polestar 3?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 113 mm narrower than the Polestar 3. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 432 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 3. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake or the Polestar 3?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and 84% for the Polestar 3. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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