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CUPRA Born vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (326 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
CUPRA Born 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.
Born
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
CUPRA Born is moderately cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,533 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 138 km more than the CUPRA Born.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers barely more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 28 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 CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers marginally more torque with 545 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.
Born
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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 189 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more boot space – 455 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries barely more – 461 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comes out clearly ahead 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
CUPRA Born
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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CUPRA Born
The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.
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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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CUPRA Born
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
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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
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 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
Hatchback
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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
1,899 - 2,004 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,809 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
426 - 461 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
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
190 - 326 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 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 - 545 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
140 - 240 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
CUPRA
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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