The Comparative Analysis :

Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 118,500
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) Fisker Karma
€ 84,500
 Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,500

ⓘ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 500.
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
52.4
Blueprint Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
78.1
86
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (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 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (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 500
5523 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
6100 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
1246 lb
22.56 %
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
No data
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Fisker Karma
959 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

Performance

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
13.74 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
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
25 mpg
Fisker Karma
101 MPGe
25 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
60 mi
Range
518 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
518 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
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).
181.9 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 500
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