The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10) vs. BMW 640i Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 114,800
€ 75,300
€ 114,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘ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 640i Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640i 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 640i Coupé
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.03 %
General
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640i Coupé
C216
Generation
F13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640i Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 273.961
Engine Code
N55-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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
316 hp
BMW 640i Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 640i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640i Coupé
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.1 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.48 lb/hp
12.1 lb/hp
BMW 640i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640i Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 640i Coupé
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
462 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
572 mi
BMW 640i 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 640i Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 640i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
