Compare performance (421 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (37700 £ vs 26500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
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.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 11257 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs clearly better – achieving up to 413 km, about 329 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a decisively edge – offering 421 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 196 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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.60 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is minimal lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more room – 597 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs slightly better – up to 1634 L, which is about 264 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake minimal takes the win – 520 kg compared to 497 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Price
26500 - 41800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
84 km
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Electric Range
81 - 413 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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co2
0 - 137 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1530 - 1775 kg
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Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Length
4642 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Height
1443 - 1481 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Payload
413 - 497 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with 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.