The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. BMW 530xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 65,200

€ 50,600

€ 65,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 530xi Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 530xi 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 530xi Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.43 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 530xi Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 530xi 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-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
268 hp
BMW 530xi Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530xi Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 530xi Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530xi Touring
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.4 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 530xi Touring
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
502 mi
512 mi
BMW 530xi 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 530xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 530xi 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