Audi Q3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the Audi Q3 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 manages with 1.70 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q3 performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 119 km, about 35 km more than the Mercedes 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 has a evident edge – offering 421 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs to a small extent better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi Q3 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is hardly perceptible lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1635 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers minimal more room – 505 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1386 L, which is about 16 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q3 minimal takes the win – 535 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

All in all, the Audi Q3 shows itself to be has a very small edge and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.