The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 97,600

€ 65,600

€ 97,600
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 considerably. The BMW M5 Touring is 4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI.
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
59.6
72.7
80.2
55.7
74.1
81.7
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59.6 in
Height
55.7 in
113.6
191.1
113.1
195.1
191.1 in
Length
195.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.3 %

General
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S85-B50
Engine Code
OM 642.852, OM 642.853

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
500 hp
261 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
384 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Performance
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
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8.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring
8.62 lb/hp
16.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
16 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
290 mi
Range
611 mi
BMW M5 Touring
290 mi
611 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
284.2 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 M5 Touring
284.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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