The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200 (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 33,300

€ 43,500

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 200 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen R.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
VW Golf SportWagen R
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 200
VW Golf SportWagen R
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.14 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
VW Golf SportWagen R
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
VW Golf SportWagen R
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
*DNU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
154 hp
296 hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
VW Golf SportWagen R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
20.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
20.47 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
42 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
555 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 200
106.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 200
VW Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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