The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. BMW 530d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 68,400

€ 60,100

€ 68,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the BMW 530d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 530d Touring
55.7
74.1
81.7
59
73.5
83.7
74.1 in
Width
73.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.7 in
Height
59 in
113.1
195.1
117.1
194.6
195.1 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 530d Touring
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.37 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 530d Touring
X218
Generation
G31
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 CDI
BMW 530d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B57
OM 642.858
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
261 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 530d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
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16.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.41 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16.64 lb/hp
15.41 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
36 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
556 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
556 mi
774 mi
BMW 530d 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
135.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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