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Audi A7 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (630 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
A7
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.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,218 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 700 km more than the Audi A7.
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 A7 offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.
A7
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A7 is far ahead overall 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 A7
Audi A7
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Audi A7
The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.
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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 A7
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 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
67 - 68 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 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
1,770 - 2,150 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
510 - 600 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
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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
204 - 630 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, 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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