The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 52,000

€ 85,800

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,800
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
58.7
72.7
80.2
55.9
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
113.6
190.7
113.1
195
190.7 in
Length
195 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.23 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual 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 6700 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.81 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
500 mi
Range
507 mi
BMW 530i Touring
500 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 530i Touring
164.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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