The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 122,000
€ 50,400
€ 122,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400
ⓘ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 63 AMG is 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525i Touring
55.7
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
55.7 in
Height
58.7 in
113.1
195.1
113.6
190.7
195.1 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525i Touring
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.94 %
General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525i Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525i Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 157.981
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
549 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
531 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
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7.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.51 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
22 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
387 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
387 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
200.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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




















