The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17) vs. BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 65,200

€ 49,300

€ 65,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 is 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 525xd 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 525xd Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 525xd Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 525xd Touring
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 276.850
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
328 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 525xd Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xd Touring
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12.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
12.4 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
32 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
502 mi
621 mi
BMW 525xd 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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