The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

€ 78,700
BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 640i Coupé
€ 125,700
 Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 78,700
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 640i Coupé is 20.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm wider and 5 cm lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
1369
Blueprint BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
1894
2081
1419
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
1871
2130
1894 mm
Width
1871 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1369 mm
Height
1419 mm
Blueprint BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
2855
4894
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
2955
5095
4894 mm
Length
5095 mm
2855 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2255 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2555 kg
BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 kg
13.21 %
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F13
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 640i Coupé
316 bhp
429 bhp
Mercedes CL 500
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 640i Coupé
450 NM
700 NM
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

72 m
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
BMW 640i Coupé
5.82 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 640i Coupé
35 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 640i Coupé
537 mi
521 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 640i Coupé
153.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 640i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data