The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 7G-DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,000

€ 26,700

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
70
80
59.6
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
59.6 in
106.3
182.3
103.1
179.6
182.3 in
Length
179.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3016 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.31 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CHP*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
120 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.86 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
26.83 lb/hp
21.86 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
586 mi
621 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
100.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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