The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 119,600

€ 86,100

€ 119,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 640d Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640d Coupé
55.8
73.7
83.9
53.9
74.6
81.9
73.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.8 in
Height
53.9 in
116.3
199.4
112.4
192.7
199.4 in
Length
192.7 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640d Coupé
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.25 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640d Coupé
C216
Generation
F13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640d Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 273.968
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
309 hp
BMW 640d Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 640d Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Coupé
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11.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.77 lb/hp
12.95 lb/hp
BMW 640d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640d Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 640d Coupé
13 mpg
city
38 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
805 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
805 mi
BMW 640d Coupé
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 640d Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data