The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 37,800
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19) Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
€ 25,200
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

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 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
70
80
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
106.3
182.7
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
182.7 in
Length
178.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.41 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
X117
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
18.88 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
519 mi
712 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft