The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 49,100

€ 61,800

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525xi Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI.
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
58.7
72.7
80.2
55.7
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
55.7 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
195.1
190.7 in
Length
195.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.68 %

General
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
518 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
692 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
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