The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring (17 - 18)
€ 65,200

€ 48,600

€ 65,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520d 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 400
BMW 520d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520d Touring
X218
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520d Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 276.850
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.4 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
502 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
502 mi
912 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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