The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 52,200

€ 65,600

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.92 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
18.81 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
48 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
888 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 525d Touring
888 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
100.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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