The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13)
€ 47,400

€ 117,500

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘ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 63 AMG.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.27 %

General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 157.981


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
518 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.8 lb/hp
7.96 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
888 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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