The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
€ 42,400
€ 25,200
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.3 %
General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CPW*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
208 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
16.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
16.48 lb/hp
29.74 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
35 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
16.3 lb
43 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
519 mi
Range
259 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
519 mi
259 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
127 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










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






















