The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 530xd Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 61,500

€ 53,200

€ 61,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC is 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 530xd Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 530xd Touring
55.9
74.1
81.7
58.7
72.7
80.2
74.1 in
Width
72.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
195
113.6
190.7
195 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 530xd Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.42 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 530xd Touring
X218
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 530xd Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 651.924
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 530xd Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530xd Touring
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21.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.2 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
21.44 lb/hp
17.2 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 530xd Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
43 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
667 mi
604 mi
BMW 530xd 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530xd Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 530xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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