The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 78,800
BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (11 - 14) BMW 640d Coupé
€ 120,600
 Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 78,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600

ⓘ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 BMW 640d Coupé is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
53.9
Blueprint BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (11 - 14)
74.6
81.9
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
73.7
83.9
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
53.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (11 - 14)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
116.3
200.6
192.7 in
Length
200.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
13.52 %
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F13
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 640d Coupé
309 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 640d Coupé
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500

Performance

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW 640d Coupé
12.77 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 640d Coupé
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
543 mi
BMW 640d Coupé
805 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
111 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 640d Coupé
111 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data