The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i8 Coupé (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes CL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (10 - 14)
€ 138,000

€ 163,100

€ 138,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,100
ⓘ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 63 AMG.
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
50.8
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
50.8 in
Height
55.9 in
110.2
184.6
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 63 AMG
3549 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
1157 lb
24.58 %

General
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 63 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
B38-K15
Engine Code
M 157.980

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
369 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
369 hp
537 hp
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i8 Coupé
420 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Performance
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 63 AMG
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9.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
9.62 lb/hp
8.77 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
131 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
7.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1036 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
1036 mi
533 mi
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
34.1 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
34.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i8 Coupé
Mercedes CL 63 AMG
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
4.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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