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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (33,700 £ vs 48,900 £ ) 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 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,254 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 638 km more than the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon.

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 very slightly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

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, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is significantly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 659 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior overall 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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CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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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

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

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,700 - 53,900 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 190 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,656 - 4,657 mm
Length
-
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,463 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,600 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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