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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Austral comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Renault Austral?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs Renault Austral: 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.
Renault Austral is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,896 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.
Austral
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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 206 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Austral is moderately lighter – 1,548 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers somewhat more boot space – 555 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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
Renault Austral
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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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Renault Austral
The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Renault Austral
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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
145 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
SUV
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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
1,548 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
555 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,825 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
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
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
CVT
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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
148 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 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
270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
109 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 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
E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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