The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 78,700

€ 120,600

€ 78,700
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 640i Coupé is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
53.9
74.6
81.9
55.9
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
112.4
192.7
116.3
200.6
192.7 in
Length
200.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.11 %

General
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F13
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 278.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 640i Coupé
316 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 640i Coupé
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW 640i Coupé
12.84 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 640i Coupé
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
537 mi
Range
543 mi
BMW 640i Coupé
537 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 640i Coupé
153.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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