The Comparative Analysis :
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 118,500

€ 84,400

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Fisker Karma is 0.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG.
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
52.4
78.1
86
56
74.4
81.6
78.1 in
Width
74.4 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
52.4 in
Height
56 in
124.4
196.8
115.7
196.9
196.8 in
Length
196.9 in
124.4 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
5523 lb
Curb Weight
4365 lb
6100 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
1157 lb
20.95 %

General
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
No data
Generation
C257
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Code
M 256.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 5500 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 hp
451 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Fisker Karma
959 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
Performance
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
13.74 lb/hp
9.68 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
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
26 mpg
Fisker Karma
101 MPGe
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
60 mi
Range
461 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
461 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
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).
168.7 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 53 AMG
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
578 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
5.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data