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CUPRA Leon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (300 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (31800 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Leon
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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17182 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs clearly better – achieving up to 768 km, about 637 km more than the CUPRA Leon.
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 a bit edge – offering 354 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls noticeable stronger with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.
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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 curb weight, CUPRA Leon is convincingly lighter – 1371 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 704 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more room – 455 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon hardly perceptible takes the win – 483 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £48,900
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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
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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
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
31800 - 49200 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
28 - 175 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
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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
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4398 - 4399 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1799 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1444 - 1467 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
432 - 483 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
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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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 300 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 221 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?
The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.