The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 82,200

€ 45,500

€ 82,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 518d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 518d Touring
55.7
74.1
81.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.1 in
Width
73.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
195.1
116.9
193.2
195.1 in
Length
193.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 518d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.68 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 518d Touring
X218
Generation
F11
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 518d 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 518d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
10.72 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
26 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
967 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
541 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 500
174.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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