The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

€ 49,700
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 82,200
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
€ 49,700
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 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 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 500 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 500
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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 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
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
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
541 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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