The Comparative Analysis :
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 17)
€ 118,500

€ 64,900

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘ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 d.
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
52.4
78.1
86
55.8
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
124.4
196.8
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 d
5523 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
6100 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
1345 lb
24.35 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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 642.858

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 3400 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 hp
254 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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 d
Performance
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
13.74 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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
40 mpg
( 45 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
45 MPGe
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
60 mi
Range
621 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
621 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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).
121.3 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 d
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