The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 46,300
BMW 520i Touring € 66,700
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,700
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d.
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.9 in
193.2 in
Length
195 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.53 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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 642.858
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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 d
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.98 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
690 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 520i Touring
690 mi
601 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
119.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i 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