The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 39,700

€ 31,400

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 Scirocco R is 15 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI.
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
55.4
71.7
81.9
56.4
70
80
71.7 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.4 in
Height
56.4 in
101.4
167.2
106.3
182.3
167.2 in
Length
182.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
13
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CDL*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
276 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Performance
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.6 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
11.58 lb/hp
29.6 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Scirocco R
30 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
38 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Scirocco R
432 mi
797 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Scirocco R
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data