The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 50,500

€ 64,000

€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d.
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
57.6
73.2
82.4
55.9
74.1
81.7
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
195
193.2 in
Length
195 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.03 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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22.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.58 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
906 mi
Range
655 mi
BMW 520d Touring
906 mi
655 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
98.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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