The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

€ 49,700
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 66,800
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.43 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
302 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
502 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Environmental Impact
107 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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