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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake vs Volvo ES90
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
Selected trimSingle Motor Extended RangeChange trim409 mi · 92 kWh · £67,560
At a glance
In this comparison, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Volvo ES90 leads on charging speed.
Best value
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting BrakeRange & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
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 do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- 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 Volvo ES90 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Volvo
5.2
Motorway RangeMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
Volvo
5.7
FamilyMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
Volvo
3.5
ChargingVolvo
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Volvo
7.4
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
Volvo
4.4
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
Volvo
2.1
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
- £17,660 cheaper
- 60 miles more WLTP range
- 28 Wh/km more efficient
- 0.8 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £49,900 (better) | £67,560 |
| Official range | 469 miles (better) | 409 miles |
| Boot space | 455 L (better) | 424 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 20 min (better) | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | 6.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-277mm
Volvo ES905,000mm
Width
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-87mm
Volvo ES901,942mm
Height
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-80mm
Volvo ES901,549mm
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 | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,723 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,855 mm (better) | 1,942 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,021 mm (better) | 2,120 mm |
| Height | 1,469 mm | 1,549 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m (better) | 12 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 545 mm spare (better) | 458 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 899 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 455 L (better) | 424 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1320 L | 1427 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 27 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | 1,600 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.
Volvo ES90
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 80% of saloon EVs in our catalogue.
- 3,102 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |  Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.72m | 5.00m+277mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.94m+87mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 2.12m+99mm |
| Height | 1.47m | 1.55m+80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.83m | 3.10m+272mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 455L (better) | 424L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1320L | 1427L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 27L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 899mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.21m (better) | 12m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,091kg (better) | 2,410kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg | 1,600kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 85kWh | 92kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 469 mi (better) | 409 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 320kW | 350kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £49,900 (better) | £67,560 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Saloon |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
* Volvo ES90: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
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 | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 469 miles (better) | 409 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 339 miles (better) | 286 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 20 min (better) | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 320 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 130 Wh/km (better) | 158 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 85 kWh | 92 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.8 sec | 6.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 200 kW | 245 kW (better) |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 480 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
Volvo ES90
Single Motor Extended Range
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
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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 - Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Volvo ES90 worth the extra £17,660 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Volvo ES90 costs £17,660 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds 30 kW faster peak rapid charging and 45 kW more power. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 60 miles more WLTP range and lower energy use, 130 versus 158 Wh/km. 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 Volvo ES90?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is £17,660 cheaper to buy. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the Volvo ES90, 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 £17,820 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 Volvo ES90 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 286 miles for the Volvo ES90 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake goes roughly 52 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 Volvo ES90?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 87 mm narrower than the Volvo ES90. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 458 mm of total clearance for the Volvo ES90. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 0.8 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 Volvo ES90?
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 Volvo ES90. 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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Data accuracy
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