The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
€ 41,600

€ 58,800

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520d Touring is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
58.7
72.7
80.2
55.9
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
195
190.7 in
Length
195 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.14 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
E61
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
175 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.1 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
821 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 520d Touring
821 mi
733 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
109.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft