The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10) vs. BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 114,800

€ 165,000

€ 114,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 165,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CL 500 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
55.8
73.7
83.9
55.9
76.5
84.1
73.7 in
Width
76.5 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.8 in
Height
55.9 in
116.3
199.4
119.2
200.7
199.4 in
Length
200.7 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
119.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.91 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
C216
Generation
G16
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Gran 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 273.961
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 Gran 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 Gran Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Gran 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 Gran Coupé
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.35 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.48 lb/hp
7.35 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
13 mpg
city
No data
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
462 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
391 mi
BMW M8 Competition Gran 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).
204.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data