The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 66,500

€ 48,000

€ 66,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d 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 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.53 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
X218
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.858
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.06 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
17.66 lb/hp
20.06 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
556 mi
Range
659 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
556 mi
659 mi
BMW 525d Touring
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
135.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
BMW 525d 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