The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 83,300
BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Automatic (13 - 13) BMW 640i Gran Coupé
€ 125,700
 Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 83,300
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 slightly. The BMW 640i Gran Coupé is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
54.8
Blueprint BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Automatic (13 - 13)
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
54.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Automatic (13 - 13)
116.9
197.1
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
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 500
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5633 lb
BMW 640i Gran Coupé xDrive Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.38 %
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)

General

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F06
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
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 640i Gran 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 Gran Coupé
316 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500

Performance

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Gran Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
13.26 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
29 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 640i Gran 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 Gran Coupé
153.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data