The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 67,900

€ 42,600

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 400 is 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 523i 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 400
BMW 523i Touring
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.05 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 523i Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 523i Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 276.850
Engine Code
N53-B25


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 523i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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12.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.87 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
29 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
459 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
459 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
151.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 523i 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