The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 58,800
€ 39,700
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 520i Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i 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 520i Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.26 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N43
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
20.68 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
47 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
733 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
102.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 520i 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




















