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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer uses 1.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 637 km more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 82 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 SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 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, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is markedly lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries somewhat more – 569 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer 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.

from £26,200
Leon SP Sportstourer

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 km
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

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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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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

The SEAT Leon Sportstourer blends sporty hatchback looks with estate practicality, giving buyers a sleek wagon that doesn't look like it's trying too hard to be sensible. Its cabin feels modern and well thought‑out, with clever storage and a driving character that keeps the journey entertaining — a smart choice for families who don't want to surrender style for space.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SEAT
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