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CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (325 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (35,700 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
CUPRA Leon 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.
Leon
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 Leon is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,132 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon uses 1.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 637 km more than the CUPRA Leon.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers somewhat more torque with 515 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.
Leon
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 is visibly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers moderately more boot space – 455 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Leon carries only slightly more – 493 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The CUPRA Leon 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.
from £35,700
CUPRA Leon
CUPRA Leon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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CUPRA Leon
The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.
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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
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
35,700 - 50,900 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.6 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
124 - 131 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
28 - 172 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
1,371 - 1,708 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,799 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
432 - 493 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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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
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 325 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 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 - 420 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 239 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, F
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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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