The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d 7G-DCT (16 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 39,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
59.2
70.1
78.9
56.5
70
80
70.1 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.2 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
178.5
106.3
182.7
178.5 in
Length
182.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.28 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
1KM
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
▶ REPLAY
31.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
31.22 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
48 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
777 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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