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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200vsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
754km469mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track-
1,519mm60in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
505L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200-1,620-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
36.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,350 kg
2,976 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
226 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 2008.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
754 km
469 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.4 s
226 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
754 km
469 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 287 km (179 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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