The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d 7G-DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 34,700

€ 20,100

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
56.5
70
80
59.2
70.1
78.9
70 in
Width
70.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.5 in
Height
59.2 in
106.3
182.7
101.5
178.5
182.7 in
Length
178.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.89 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
X117
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CCS*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.41 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
30.52 lb/hp
29.41 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
57 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
758 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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