Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
CUPRA Terramar has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 860 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the CUPRA Terramar with 6.10 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.
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 clearly perceptible edge – offering 421 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the CUPRA Terramar takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the CUPRA Terramar tops out at 243 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls to a small extent stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
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In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slight lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1638 kg. The difference is around 108 kg.
In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers hardly perceptible more room – 540 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Terramar barely noticeable takes the win – 542 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The CUPRA Terramar is a sharply styled, sporty SUV that brings athletic handling and bold design to buyers who want performance with everyday usability. Inside, premium finishes meet driver-focused flair and family-friendly practicality, making it a tempting pick for anyone who wants thrills without turning their daily routine into a chore.
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
36900 - 48500 £
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.1 - 8.4 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
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Electric Range
84 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
139 - 191 g/km
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 60 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
1638 - 1750 kg
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Trunk capacity
540 L
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Length
4519 mm
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Width
1869 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Height
1586 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Payload
540 - 542 kg
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
205 - 243 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 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 - 195 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
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, F
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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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The CUPRA Terramar is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.