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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Golf comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or VW Golf?
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Golf: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,529 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 625 km more than the VW Golf.
Golf
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers very slightly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers somewhat more torque with 515 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.
CLA Shooting Brake
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is visibly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 403 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more boot space – 455 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Golf is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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VW Golf
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW Golf
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,282 - 4,292 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,463 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,230 L
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
116 - 325 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
220 - 270 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
85 - 239 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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