The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 15) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 57,300

€ 27,500

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG is 4.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.8
70
80
58.3
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.8 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
184.7
103.1
179.8
184.7 in
Length
179.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.87 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
X117
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CPW*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
355 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
10.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
10.03 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
505 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
505 mi
586 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










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