The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 7G-DCT (15 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 39,800

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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
182.3
179.6 in
Length
182.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.8 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
20.16 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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