The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 23,800
€ 42,600
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
59.6
70.8
79.8
56.5
70
80
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.6 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
179.6
106.3
182.7
179.6 in
Length
182.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
2930 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.72 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CXS*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
▶ REPLAY
24.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24.42 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
586 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
621 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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















