The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 15) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 57,300
€ 23,400
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG is 6.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
55.8
70
80
59.2
70.1
78.9
70 in
Width
70.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.8 in
Height
59.2 in
106.3
184.7
101.5
178.5
184.7 in
Length
178.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.08 %
General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
X117
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
355 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.78 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
10.03 lb/hp
30.78 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
814 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
505 mi
814 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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

















