The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 165,000
![BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_8er_M8_G16.png)
€ 120,600
![Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_CL_C216-10.webp)
€ 165,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé is 0.1 inches longer and 2.8 inches wider.
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
55.9
76.5
84.1
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.5 in
Width
73.7 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
119.2
200.7
116.3
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
119.2 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
![BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_8er_M8_G16.png)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.72 %
![Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_CL_C216-10.png)
General
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
G16
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
S63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.920
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
616 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
553 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
7.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
7.35 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
391 mi
Range
543 mi
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
391 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
204.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
410 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Mercedes CL 500
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data