Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 vs BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan AWD
![]() 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP | ![]() 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan AWD $58,750MSRP |
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP | 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan AWD $58,750MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2007-2018 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$74,000 | MSRP$58,750 |
Average price$13,243 | Average price$34,621 |
Listings6 | Listings17 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Torque332 lb-ft @ 1380 rpm |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space14.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4045 lbs | Curb Weight4019 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height58.2 in |
Length193.6 in | Length194.6 in |
Width82.9 in | Width83.7 in |
Wheelbase112.4 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
![]() 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP | ![]() 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan AWD $58,750MSRP |
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 $74,000MSRP | 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan AWD $58,750MSRP |
|---|
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-2018 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $74,000 | $58,750 |
Average price | $13,243 | $34,621 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 332 lb-ft @ 1380 rpm |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Optional |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 14.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4045 lbs | 4019 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 83.7 in |
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 117.1 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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