The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 70,000

€ 65,200

€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,200
ⓘ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 550i Touring is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400.
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %

General
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N62-B48
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
362 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
361 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Performance
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
11.17 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
22 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
406 mi
Range
502 mi
BMW 550i Touring
406 mi
502 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
202.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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