The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
€ 61,800
€ 43,200
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
BMW 520i Touring
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195.1
116.9
193.2
195.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
BMW 520i Touring
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.55 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
BMW 520i Touring
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 651.924
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
BMW 520i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
20.46 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
692 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
109.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 250 CDI
BMW 520i 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

















