The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 62,700

€ 68,400

€ 62,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400
ⓘ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 350 CDI.
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.31 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
G31
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
261 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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15.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
15.92 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
41 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
707 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW 530d Touring
707 mi
556 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 530d Touring
119.3 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 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