The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 46,100

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.87 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DBK*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
215 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
28.47 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
797 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
505 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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