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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (400 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
A3 Limousine
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,125 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers moderately more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is visibly 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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers barely more torque with 515 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.
A3 Limousine
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more boot space – 455 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive 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 £27,700
Audi A3 Limousine
Audi A3 Limousine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Audi A3 Limousine
The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.
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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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Audi A3 Limousine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
115 - 208 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
415 - 480 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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