The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 37,800

€ 28,800

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
56.5
70
80
59.2
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
106.3
182.7
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 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.87 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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
*CFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
181 hp
138 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
18.88 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
519 mi
633 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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).
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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