The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 28,600

€ 32,000

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 Volvo V50 D3 is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180.
Volvo V50 D3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
57.4
69.7
79.6
56.5
70
80
69.7 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
178
106.3
182.3
178 in
Length
182.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %

General
Volvo V50 D3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
M
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5204T5
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.83 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.39 lb/hp
26.83 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
46 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
586 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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