The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 (19 - ..)
€ 37,800
€ 31,500
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Scirocco R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 180.
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
54.9
71.7
81.9
56.7
72
78.7
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
54.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
167.2
107.4
184.6
167.2 in
Length
184.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
General
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
13
Generation
C118
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CDL*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
261 hp
134 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Performance
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
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12.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
12.15 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
388 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Scirocco R
388 mi
504 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Scirocco R
151.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
774 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















