The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 85,000
€ 57,200
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 500 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 525d Touring
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
59 in
113.1
195.1
117.1
194.6
195.1 in
Length
194.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 525d Touring
4420 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
11.97 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 525d Touring
X218
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW B47
M 278.922
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
11 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
24 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
507 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
507 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
185.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











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















