The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 57,200
€ 66,800
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d Touring is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
59
73.5
83.7
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.5 in
Width
74.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59 in
Height
55.7 in
117.1
194.6
113.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.54 %
General
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
G31
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B47-D20
Engine Code
M 276.952


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
228 hp
302 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
17.07 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
46 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
804 mi
Range
502 mi
BMW 525d Touring
804 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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
















