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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared
CLA Shooting Brake
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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 Variant has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 11596 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.
Golf Variant
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Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 421 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs slight better – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW Golf Variant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls a bit stronger with 500 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
CLA Shooting Brake
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Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is to a small extent lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers slightly more room – 611 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs slightly better – up to 1642 L, which is about 272 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant slight takes the win – 547 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £37,700
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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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 Variant
The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Price
26100 - 48700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
84 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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co2
114 - 185 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Trunk capacity
611 L
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Length
4631 - 4651 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Height
1462 - 1487 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Payload
489 - 547 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
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Torque
230 - 500 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
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake have?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
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