The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 32,400

€ 33,800

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
70
80
58.3
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
182.7
103.1
179.8
182.7 in
Length
179.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.61 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
26.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
26.83 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
575 mi
634 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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