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Audi Q3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (272 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Audi Q3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Q3
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Audi Q3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,582 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 649 km more than the Audi Q3.
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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.
Q3
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 Q3 is only slightly lighter – 1,635 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi Q3 offers marginally more boot space – 488 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi Q3 carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a slight edge 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Audi Q3
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Audi Q3
The Audi Q3 is a compact premium crossover that blends sharp styling with a well-crafted interior, making it an appealing choice for urban drivers who want a touch of luxury. It delivers a composed ride, intuitive tech features and a practical cabin, so it works well as a comfortable daily driver with an upscale feel.
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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 Q3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 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
118 - 119 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
39 - 195 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 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
1,635 - 1,900 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 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
505 - 535 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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