The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 42,500

€ 26,100

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 d is 2.5 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 d
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
182.3
103.1
179.8
182.3 in
Length
179.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.66 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
175 hp
128 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.18 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
20.34 lb/hp
23.18 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
725 mi
634 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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