The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 650i Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 93,300

€ 125,700

€ 93,300
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 considerably. The BMW 650i Coupé is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
BMW 650i 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 650i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
11.79 %

General
BMW 650i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
F13
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
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 650i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 650i Coupé
444 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 650i Coupé
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
BMW 650i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 650i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 650i Coupé
9.29 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 650i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 650i Coupé
27 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
506 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 650i Coupé
506 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 650i Coupé
162.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 650i Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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