The Comparative Analysis :
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 118,500

€ 65,200

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,200
ⓘ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 5.8 cm longer, 10.4 cm wider and 8.6 cm lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC.
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
1330
1985
2185
1416
1881
2075
1985 mm
Width
1881 mm
2185 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1330 mm
Height
1416 mm
3160
4998
2874
4940
4998 mm
Length
4940 mm
3160 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
2505 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2767 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2330 kg

Weight Difference:
660 kg
26.35 %

General
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
No data
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
402 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
249 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 bhp
249 bhp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
1300 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Fisker Karma
1300 NM
620 NM
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
Fisker Karma
6.23 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
33 kWh✽
( 121 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
51 mpg
( 58 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Fisker Karma
121 MPGe
58 MPGe
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
60 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
60 mi
Range
667 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
667 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
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).
113.1 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
53 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
262 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
195 L
Boot Capacity
520 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data