The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 117,500

€ 50,600

€ 117,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 63 AMG is 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525d 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 525d Touring
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.8 %

General
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525d Touring
X218
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 157.981
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
549 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
531 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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7.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
7.51 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
406 mi
621 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 63 AMG
191.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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