The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

€ 54,700
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 525d Touring
€ 65,600
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
€ 54,700
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
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
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
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5368 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.8 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.94 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
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 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
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