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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs SEAT Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (354 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48900 £ vs 25100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or SEAT Ateca?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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SEAT Ateca

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

CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Ateca has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23834 £.

Ateca

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a convincingly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls distinct stronger with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

CLA Shooting Brake

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, SEAT Ateca is convincingly lighter – 1345 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 730 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers slightly more room – 510 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca slightly takes the win – 525 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
SEAT Ateca

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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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SEAT Ateca

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
SEAT Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
48900 - 60900 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
4381 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
-
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.