Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220vsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

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 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track-
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
505L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,370L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
146g/km
130g/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 220Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
30.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 220
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,417 kg
3,124 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 220
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 2207.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220: 1.4 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 220
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 220
672 km
417 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220 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 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 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 220
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 220VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
146 g/km
130 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 220Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 220

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 23 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 328 km (204 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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