The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180 (16 - 19)
€ 46,600

€ 30,300

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 OPF is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180.
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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 OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.63 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DNU*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
296 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
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11.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
11.92 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
33 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
475 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R OPF
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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