Compare performance (300 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (24900 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi Q2 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24082 £.
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 has a somewhat edge – offering 354 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q2 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls evident stronger with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Audi Q2 is significantly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more room – 455 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q2 slight takes the win – 510 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The Audi Q2 proves to be won narrowly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q2 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
24900 - 43600 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 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
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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
127 - 183 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
SUV
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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
1330 - 1610 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1794 - 1802 mm
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Width
1855 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
450 - 510 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 300 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 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
200 - 400 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 221 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 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
D, F, E, G
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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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The Audi Q2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.