The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 49,300

€ 66,500

€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525xd Touring is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC.
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
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 525xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.03 %

General
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.858


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
249 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
21.08 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
621 mi
556 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
144 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
144 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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