The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 50,400

€ 56,600

€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525i Touring is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d.
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
58.7
72.7
80.2
55.9
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
195
190.7 in
Length
195 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.62 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N53-B30
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.61 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
506 mi
Range
780 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
780 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 220 d
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