The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

€ 45,400
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 65,600
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600

ⓘ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 520i Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 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 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 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 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5368 lb
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.29 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N20-B20
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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