The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
€ 24,100

€ 37,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
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 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
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 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
519 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
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 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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