The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. BMW 535i Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 65,600

€ 56,400

€ 65,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,400
ⓘ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 CDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 535i Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 535i 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 350 CDI
BMW 535i Touring
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.4 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 535i 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 535i Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 642.852, OM 642.853
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
261 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 535i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535i Touring
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16.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
16.13 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
39 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
611 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
611 mi
565 mi
BMW 535i Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI
BMW 535i Touring
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