The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. BMW 840i Coupé Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 119,600

€ 94,500

€ 119,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 8.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW 840i Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 840i Coupé
55.8
73.7
83.9
52.8
74.9
84.1
73.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.8 in
Height
52.8 in
116.3
199.4
111.1
190.7
199.4 in
Length
190.7 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 840i Coupé
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.71 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 840i Coupé
C216
Generation
G15
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 840i Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW B58
M 273.968
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
335 hp
BMW 840i Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 840i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 840i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 840i Coupé
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11.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.77 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
BMW 840i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 840i Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 840i Coupé
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
462 mi
Range
587 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
587 mi
BMW 840i 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 840i Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 840i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data