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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 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
131 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
28 - 128 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
Estate
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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
1,384 - 1,708 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,799 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
422 - 569 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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
115 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 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
220 - 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
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
85 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
SEAT
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