The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
€ 36,000

€ 40,200

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 is 14.5 inches shorter and 1.5 inches wider.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.5
70
80
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
103.6
168.1
106.3
182.7
168.1 in
Length
182.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.27 %

General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5F
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
276 hp
208 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
11.71 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
36 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
471 mi
510 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft