The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen GTD DSG (15 - 16)
€ 42,000

€ 34,400

€ 42,000
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
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.46 %

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

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 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
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen GTD
▶ REPLAY
16.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
16.59 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
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
512 mi
647 mi
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 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
1069 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