The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 53,200

€ 82,200

€ 53,200
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 considerably. The BMW 530xd Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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 530xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.42 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.922


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
232 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
▶ REPLAY
17.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
17.2 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
604 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
604 mi
541 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
148.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd 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