The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16)
€ 30,900

€ 37,600

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 D4 is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250.
Volvo V50 D4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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 D4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %

General
Volvo V50 D4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5204T
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
175 hp
208 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V50 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Performance
Volvo V50 D4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
20.33 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
46 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V50 D4
731 mi
464 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 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