The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17)
€ 47,600

€ 83,200

€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,200
ⓘ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 525d Touring is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.89 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
201 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.18 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
37 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
690 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 525d Touring
690 mi
565 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
129.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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