The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 64,000

€ 57,200

€ 64,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 d is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
BMW 525d Touring
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
59 in
113.1
195
117.1
194.6
195 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
BMW 525d Touring
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.79 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
BMW 525d Touring
X218
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
BMW 525d Touring
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.852
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
254 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
BMW 525d Touring
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
16.8 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
42 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
655 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
655 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 d
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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