The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 39,700

€ 33,600

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 180.
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
55.4
71.7
81.9
56.7
72
78.7
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.4 in
Height
56.7 in
101.4
167.2
107.4
184.6
167.2 in
Length
184.6 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %

General
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
13
Generation
C118
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
276 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
11.58 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Scirocco R
30 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
432 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Scirocco R
432 mi
495 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Scirocco R
149.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data