Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Audi A3 Limousine has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 10220 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a slight edge – offering 421 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A3 Limousine tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 500 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Audi A3 Limousine is slightly lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more room – 505 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.