The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 134,000
€ 161,500
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW i8 Coupé is 14.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 600.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
50.9
76.5
87.3
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.5 in
Width
73.7 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
50.9 in
Height
55.9 in
110.2
184.6
116.3
199.4
184.6 in
Length
199.4 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
3439 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
1378 lb
28.61 %
General
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
I12
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 275.953
4
Valves
3
3
Cylinders
12
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
510 hp
Mercedes CL 600
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 600
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 600
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
888 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
391 mi
Mercedes CL 600
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
270.9 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 600
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
