The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 65,200
€ 51,300
€ 65,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 520i Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520i 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 520i Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.97 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520i Touring
X218
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
BMW 520i Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 276.850
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.4 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
502 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
502 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
138.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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
















