The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 48,000

€ 61,800

€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525d Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
58.7
72.7
80.2
55.7
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
55.7 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
195.1
190.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.35 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.06 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
36 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
659 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 525d Touring
659 mi
692 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
135.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft