The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. BMW M8 Competition Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 119,600

€ 168,000

€ 119,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 168,000
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW M8 Competition Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
55.8
73.7
83.9
53.6
75.1
84.1
73.7 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.8 in
Height
53.6 in
116.3
199.4
111.3
191.6
199.4 in
Length
191.6 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.15 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
C216
Generation
G15
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW S63
M 273.968
Engine Code
S63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
616 hp
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M8 Competition Coupé
▶ REPLAY
11.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.01 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.77 lb/hp
7.01 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
13 mpg
city
No data
27 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
462 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
399 mi
BMW M8 Competition 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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data