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Audi Q2 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (24,900 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Audi Q2 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Audi Q2

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q2

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,953 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q2 uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q2 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers markedly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Q2

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q2 is clearly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more boot space – 455 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q2 carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a narrow 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 £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Audi Q2
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q2

The Audi Q2 packs Audi’s premium attitude into a compact, cheeky package that turns city streets into a runway for tasteful design and clever practicality. It’s an easy car to live with thanks to an upscale cabin, composed manners and sprightly handling, and while it won’t satisfy someone chasing sports-car thrills, it’s a smart, stylish pick for buyers who want substance with a wink.

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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 Q2
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,900 - 43,600 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
127 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,794 - 1,802 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 510 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 300 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 221 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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