The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 650i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 101,800

€ 125,700

€ 101,800
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 650i Gran Coupé is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
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 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.94 %

General
BMW 650i 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 650i Gran 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 Gran Coupé
444 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
10 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
26 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
473 mi
Range
521 mi
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
473 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 Gran Coupé
174.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 650i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data