The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 42,400
€ 65,600
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 518d Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.03 %
General
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
141 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
28.06 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
49 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
906 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 518d Touring
906 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
98.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
