The Comparative Analysis :
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (11 - 13)
€ 118,500

€ 116,200

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,200
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG.
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
52.4
78.1
86
55.7
74.1
81.7
78.1 in
Width
74.1 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
52.4 in
Height
55.7 in
124.4
196.8
113.1
194.5
196.8 in
Length
194.5 in
124.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
5523 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6100 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
1400 lb
25.35 %

General
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
No data
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 hp
518 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Fisker Karma
959 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
Performance
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.96 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
13.74 lb/hp
7.96 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 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
24 mpg
Fisker Karma
101 MPGe
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
60 mi
Range
414 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
414 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 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).
187.5 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Fisker Karma
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
578 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
5.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data