The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 27,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 220 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.67 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
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 270.920
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
181 hp
123 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
18.88 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
519 mi
598 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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