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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (639 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Audi A5 Sportback 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.
A5 Sportback
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 A5 Sportback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 610 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 658 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.
CLA Shooting Brake
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 Audi A5 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers visibly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.
A5 Sportback
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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is only slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more boot space – 455 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries moderately more – 530 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A5 Sportback 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.
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Audi A5 Sportback
Audi A5 Sportback
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Audi A5 Sportback
The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.
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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 A5 Sportback
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 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
84 - 110 km
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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
45 - 172 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
Hatchback
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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
1,770 - 2,430 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
331 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 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
475 - 530 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 639 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 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
280 - 825 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 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
B, E, F, D
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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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