The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 60,100
€ 85,000
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 530d Touring is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
59
73.5
83.7
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.5 in
Width
74.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59 in
Height
55.7 in
117.1
194.6
113.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.98 %
General
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
G31
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
261 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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15.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
15.41 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
44 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
774 mi
Range
507 mi
BMW 530d Touring
774 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
109.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft













