Compare performance (196 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,819 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 323 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.
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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably 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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a bit lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers noticeably more boot space – 597 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly ahead 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 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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 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
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,855 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
434 - 502 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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