The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640i Gran Coupé Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 79,900

€ 165,100

€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,100
ⓘ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 640i Gran Coupé is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 600.
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
54.8
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
54.8 in
Height
55.9 in
116.9
197.1
116.3
200.6
197.1 in
Length
200.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
16.48 %

General
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
F06
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 275.953


4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
316 hp
510 hp
Mercedes CL 600
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
332 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 600
Performance
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 600
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12.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
12.73 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
30 mpg
17 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
557 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
557 mi
405 mi
Mercedes CL 600
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
261.5 kWh
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
147.7 kWh
261.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data