The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 67,900
 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

ⓘ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 540i Touring is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400.
BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
74.1
81.7
73.5 in
Width
74.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
113.1
195
194.6 in
Length
195 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.91 %
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)

General

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
G31
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B58-B30
Engine Code
M 276.850
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400

▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
459 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 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