The Comparative Analysis :
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 118,500

€ 59,900

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Fisker Karma is 2.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI.
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
52.4
78.1
86
55.7
74.1
81.7
78.1 in
Width
74.1 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
52.4 in
Height
55.7 in
124.4
196.8
113.1
194.5
196.8 in
Length
194.5 in
124.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
5523 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
6100 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
1554 lb
28.14 %

General
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
No data
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Fisker Karma
959 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Performance
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
13.74 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 kWh✽
( 101 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Fisker Karma
101 MPGe
52 MPGe
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
60 mi
Range
719 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
719 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
66.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
578 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
5.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data