The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 45,200
€ 82,200
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 520d Touring BluePerformance is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.7 %
General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.74 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
541 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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
