The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (15 - 16)
€ 36,600

€ 29,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 180
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 180
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.44 %

General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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11.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
11.3 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
36 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
471 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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