The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d 7G-DCT (16 - 18)
€ 38,100
€ 34,700
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d.
Volvo V50 T5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
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
182.7
178 in
Length
182.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
3466 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.91 %
General
Volvo V50 T5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
M
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B5254T7
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
▶ REPLAY
15.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.27 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
23 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
16 mpg
city
50 mpg
33 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
357 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V50 T5
357 mi
758 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
191.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 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












