The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 32,600

€ 24,400

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 d is 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
182.7
103.1
179.6
182.7 in
Length
179.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.37 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DBK*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
30.01 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
60 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
60 mpg
65 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
941 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
797 mi
941 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
67.9 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
80.3 kWh
67.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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