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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (367 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (38700 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
A5 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi A5 Sportback has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10197 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs clearly better – achieving up to 768 km, about 658 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.
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 A5 Sportback has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 367 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A5 Sportback pulls slight stronger with 550 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
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A5 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is somewhat lighter – 1770 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely noticeable more room – 455 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi A5 Sportback to a small extent takes the win – 530 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £48,900
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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
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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
38700 - 68600 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
107 - 110 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
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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
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4829 - 4835 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1429 - 1444 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
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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
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 367 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 550 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 270 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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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
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?
Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.