The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 (15 - 16)
€ 25,500

€ 37,600

€ 25,500
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 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.87 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
108 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 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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28.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
28.82 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
777 mi
464 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 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