The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen GTD DSG (15 - 16)
€ 37,600
€ 34,400
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 250 is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen GTD.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
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
182.3
103.1
179.6
182.3 in
Length
179.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
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
*DJG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
208 hp
181 hp
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
15.9 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
464 mi
647 mi
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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













