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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Audi A1 comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Audi A1?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Audi A1: 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.
CLA Shooting Brake
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.
Audi A1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,839 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
A1
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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
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, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers noticeably more boot space – 455 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries marginally more – 470 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Audi A1
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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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Audi A1
The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Audi A1
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
118 - 146 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
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
335 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 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
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
95 - 207 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
70 - 152 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Audi
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