The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 20)
€ 37,800
€ 31,900
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.72 %
General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DHF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
181 hp
129 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
18.88 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
35 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
16.3 lb
43 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
519 mi
Range
293 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
519 mi
293 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
127 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










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












