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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (33700 £ vs 37700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leon SP Wagon

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.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33700 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4049 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Leon SP Wagon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs distinct better – achieving up to 130 km, about 46 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

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 distinct 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 to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon 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 somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

Leon SP Wagon

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 curb weight, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is minimal lighter – 1416 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers a bit more room – 620 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon performs somewhat better – up to 1600 L, which is about 230 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon slight takes the win – 535 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £33,700
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 130 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Leon SP Wagon
CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
33700 - 53900 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
29 - 190 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1416 - 1756 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4656 - 4659 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1438 - 1463 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is offered with 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.