The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640d Gran Coupé Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 89,200
€ 119,600
€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 640d Gran Coupé is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
54.8
74.6
81.9
55.8
73.7
83.9
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
54.8 in
Height
55.8 in
116.9
197.1
116.3
199.4
197.1 in
Length
199.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.83 %
General
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F06
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 273.968


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
309 hp
383 hp
Mercedes CL 500
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
465 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 lb/hp
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
13.45 lb/hp
11.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
43 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
791 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
791 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
113.1 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640d Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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