The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 89,500
BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 640d Coupé
€ 125,700
 Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 89,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700

ⓘ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 xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
74.6
81.9
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 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 xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 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
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.79 %
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640d Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 640d Coupé
42 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 640d Coupé
777 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 640d Coupé
115.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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