The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 9G-TRONIC (14 - 17) vs. BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
€ 83,200
€ 41,600
€ 83,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 500 is 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 520d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 520d 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 500
BMW 520d Touring
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.32 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 520d Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 520d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 278.922
Engine Code
N47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
402 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
10.72 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
27 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
565 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
166.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
BMW 520d 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



















