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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (340 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Audi Q4 e-tron 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.
Q4 e-tron
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi Q4 e-tron is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 176 km more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.
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 barely more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers visibly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.
Q4 e-tron
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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Audi Q4 e-tron
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron blends Audi’s clean, modern styling with a practical, well-built interior, making it a refined option for buyers who want a premium electric compact SUV. It offers a quiet, composed ride and intuitive tech, so it’s well suited to daily commuting and family duties while keeping the switch to electric straightforward.
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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 Q4 e-tron
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 592 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
0 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
2,035 - 2,235 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,865 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 - 515 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-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
204 - 340 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 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
350 - 679 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 - 250 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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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