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CUPRA Terramar vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Terramar or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

CUPRA Terramar vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

CUPRA Terramar

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Terramar

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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the CUPRA Terramar costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 607 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Terramar uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 650 km more than the CUPRA Terramar.

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 markedly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the CUPRA Terramar takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Terramar

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Terramar is only slightly lighter – 1,638 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Terramar offers somewhat more boot space – 540 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Terramar carries somewhat more – 542 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a slight edge 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, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 525 - 768 km
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CUPRA Terramar

The CUPRA Terramar blends the brand’s sporty DNA with the practicality of a compact crossover, offering striking design and a driver-focused, premium-feeling cabin. It’s aimed at buyers who want engaging handling and athletic looks without giving up everyday usability and modern connectivity.

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Reviews CUPRA Terramar

5 (5 Reviews)
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David Burrell
21 Jan 2026, 22:24:34

Had a Terramar for nearly 12 months and it’s proven a great choice. Love the driving experience and that fact it’s less common than Tiguan/Q3 cousins. V2 spec gives you so much kit you don’t need any extras.

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Rafał
13 Jan 2026, 21:59:07

A better-equipped version of a car that's technically very similar to the Q3, offered at a more attractive price.

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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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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:49:56

A car with unique lines, one of the few sporty estate cars.

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Francesco
18 Sept 2025, 07:57:05

Great car — a tad pricey, but it's always a pleasure to look at and, above all, drive!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,400 - 50,600 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
36 - 191 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,638 - 1,904 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,869 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
512 - 542 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the CUPRA Terramar offered with different drivetrains?

The CUPRA Terramar is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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