The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 34,900

€ 45,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 290 is 14.1 inches shorter and 1.5 inches wider.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
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
182.3
168.1 in
Length
182.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8 %

General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
5F
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
215 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
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 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
11.1 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
35 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
457 mi
Range
512 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
457 mi
512 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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