The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. BMW 550i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 58,800
€ 67,800
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,800
ⓘ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 550i Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i 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 550i Touring
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.65 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i 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 550i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N62
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
20.68 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
47 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
733 mi
388 mi
BMW 550i 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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
102.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 BlueTEC
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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



















