The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 41,700

€ 45,400

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen R.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen R
56.5
70
80
59.6
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
59.6 in
106.3
182.7
103.1
180.6
182.7 in
Length
180.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.38 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen R
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen R
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
*DJH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
175 hp
306 hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
20.34 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
756 mi
482 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
VW Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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