The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 28,800

€ 57,800

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG.
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
59.6
70.8
79.8
55.8
70
80
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
59.6 in
Height
55.8 in
103.1
179.6
106.3
184.7
179.6 in
Length
184.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
3166 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.09 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
AUV
Generation
X117
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
376 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
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21.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.39 lb/hp
9.47 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
723 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
505 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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