The Comparative Analysis :

Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)

€ 118,500
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) Fisker Karma
€ 61,900
 Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC.
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
52.4
Blueprint Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
78.1
86
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
74.1
81.7
78.1 in
Width
74.1 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
52.4 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
124.4
196.8
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
113.1
194.4
196.8 in
Length
194.4 in
124.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
5523 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6100 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
1455 lb
26.35 %
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 9G-TRONIC (14 - 15)

General

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Fisker Karma
959 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
13.74 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
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
44 mpg  ( 49 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
49 MPGe
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
60 mi
Range
679 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
679 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).
111 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
578 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
5.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data