The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 61,500

€ 50,500

€ 61,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring
55.9
74.1
81.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.1 in
Width
73.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195
116.9
193.2
195 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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21.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.58 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
21.44 lb/hp
22.58 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
43 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
906 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
667 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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