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 Formentor has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 2493 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Formentor manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.
As for range, the CUPRA Formentor performs distinct better – achieving up to 126 km, about 42 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
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 333 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Formentor tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is slight lighter – 1434 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers a bit more room – 505 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs barely noticeable better – up to 1505 L, which is about 135 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor minimal takes the win – 526 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.
The CUPRA Formentor proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Formentor is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.
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.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
35200 - 55000 £
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
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Electric Range
84 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
32 - 199 g/km
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Length
4451 mm
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Width
1839 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Height
1511 - 1537 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Payload
458 - 526 kg
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Payload
460 - 520 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
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 333 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.