The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Touring (11 - 13)
€ 61,500

€ 49,100

€ 61,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 525d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d 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 525d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.91 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N47-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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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21.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.66 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
21.44 lb/hp
18.66 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
667 mi
821 mi
BMW 525d 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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