The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14)
€ 47,000
€ 133,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,000
ⓘ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 523i Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S.
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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 S
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.47 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
577 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.15 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
7.15 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
387 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
147.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
