The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
€ 45,400

€ 40,200

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 R is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250.
VW Golf SportWagen R
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
180.6
106.3
182.7
180.6 in
Length
182.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.84 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DJH*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
208 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
482 mi
510 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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