The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 38,100

€ 25,500

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
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
179.6
182.7 in
Length
179.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.95 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
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
*DBK*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
208 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.82 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
15.58 lb/hp
28.82 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
36 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
471 mi
777 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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