The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 28,100

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 220 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.09 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
181 hp
128 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
18.88 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
519 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
519 mi
647 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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