The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 66,800
€ 42,900
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 350 is 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
BMW 520d Touring
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
195.1
113.6
190.7
195.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
BMW 520d Touring
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.39 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
BMW 520d Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
BMW 520d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 276.952
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
302 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
13.36 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
750 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
502 mi
750 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
138.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350
BMW 520d 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























