The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 15) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 57,300

€ 28,800

€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
55.8
70
80
59.6
70.8
79.8
70 in
Width
70.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.8 in
Height
59.6 in
106.3
184.7
103.1
179.6
184.7 in
Length
179.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.09 %

General
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
X117
Generation
AUV
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
355 hp
148 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.39 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
10.03 lb/hp
21.39 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
34 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
505 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
505 mi
723 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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