The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 45,700
€ 43,500
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 Sport is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen R.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
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
182.3
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 Sport
VW Golf SportWagen R
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.58 %
General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
VW Golf SportWagen R
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
VW Golf SportWagen R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
215 hp
296 hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
VW Golf SportWagen R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
16.05 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
512 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
512 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
VW Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft
