The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 66,500
€ 47,400
€ 66,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195
116.9
193.2
195 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.28 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
X218
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.858
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
17.66 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
556 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
135.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
