The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 51,600

€ 66,800

€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 530i Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350.
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
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 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.84 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 276.952


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
302 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
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14.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.03 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
30 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
551 mi
Range
502 mi
BMW 530i Touring
551 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
149.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
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