The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 134,000
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18) BMW i8 Coupé
€ 227,800
 Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11) Mercedes CL 65 AMG
€ 134,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 227,800

ⓘ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 16 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 65 AMG.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
50.9
Blueprint BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
76.5
87.3
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
110.2
184.6
Blueprint Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11)
116.3
200.6
184.6 in
Length
200.6 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
3439 lb
Curb Weight
4949 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5831 lb
BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1510 lb
30.51 %
Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11)

General

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 275.982
4
Valves
3
3
Cylinders
12
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
357 hp
621 hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 65 AMG

Performance

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 65 AMG

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.63 lb/hp
7.97 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
112 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
888 mi
391 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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).
270.9 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
39.8 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
538 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data