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Audi Q3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (38200 £ vs 37700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Audi Q3

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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

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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 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: 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.

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

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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.

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In curb weight, 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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi Q3 shows itself to be has a very small edge and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £38,200
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Audi Q3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 8.6 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 119 km
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Audi Q3

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The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38200 - 52900 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1635 - 1900 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4531 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1559 - 1601 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1196 - 1386 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
208 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Audi Q3 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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