The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 52,000

€ 82,200

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 530i Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
57.6
73.2
82.4
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.91 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
268 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
229 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.97 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 530i Touring
572 mi
541 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
144 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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