The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 13)
€ 75,700

€ 117,500

€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘ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 63 AMG.
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
4409 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.51 %

General
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
F11
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
444 hp
518 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
9.93 lb/hp
7.96 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
27 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
494 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
494 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
166.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft