The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

€ 69,000
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 61,800
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540d Touring is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI.
BMW 540d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
59
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
113.1
195.1
194.6 in
Length
195.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.86 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)

General

BMW 540d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
G31
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
316 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
502 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI

Performance

BMW 540d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
13.4 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
692 mi
BMW 540d Touring
695 mi
692 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
121.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 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