The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 54,700
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 525d Touring
€ 61,500
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,500

ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 250 BlueTEC
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
144 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.44 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.94 lb/hp
21.44 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
667 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
667 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
111 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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