The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14)
€ 44,800
€ 117,500
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘ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 523i Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG.
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
57.6
73.2
82.4
55.7
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
116.9
193.2
113.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.27 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 157.981
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
7.51 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
