The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 97,600
€ 86,000
€ 97,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,000
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
59.6
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
59.6 in
Height
55.9 in
113.6
191.1
113.1
195
191.1 in
Length
195 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
General
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
E61
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S85
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
S85-B50
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
500 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M5 Touring
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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8.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring
8.62 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
16 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
290 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW M5 Touring
290 mi
534 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW M5 Touring
284.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5 Touring
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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

















