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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Audi A5 Sportback?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Audi A5 Sportback: 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:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A5 Sportback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 610 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 658 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.
A5 Sportback
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 310 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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more boot space – 455 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries somewhat more – 530 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A5 Sportback is clearly superior overall 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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Audi A5 Sportback
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Audi A5 Sportback
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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 A5 Sportback
The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Audi A5 Sportback
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 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
84 - 110 km
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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
45 - 172 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
1,770 - 2,430 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
331 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 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
475 - 530 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
150 - 639 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 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
280 - 825 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Audi
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