Compare performance (390 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
CUPRA Formentor is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,059 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 642 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.
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 CUPRA Formentor offers marginally more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers barely more torque with 515 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.
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, CUPRA Formentor is slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers very slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries slightly more – 526 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.
The CUPRA Formentor stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 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
117 - 126 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
32 - 229 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
1,434 - 1,742 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 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
439 - 526 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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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 - 390 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 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 - 480 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 287 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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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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