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Audi A8 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (571 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
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Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,432 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 710 km more than the Audi A8.
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 A8 offers markedly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 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 Audi A8 delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.
A8
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 terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is barely lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more boot space – 455 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival 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 £48,900
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Audi A8
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Audi A8
The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.
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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 A8
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
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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/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
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co2
0 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
2,035 - 2,415 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
390 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,945 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
525 - 700 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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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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