The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 75,700
€ 65,600
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,600
ⓘ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 550i Touring is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
116.9
193.2
113.1
195.1
193.2 in
Length
195.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.49 %
General
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
444 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
9.93 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
27 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
494 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW 550i Touring
494 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
166.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
