The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. BMW 650i Coupé xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 120,600

€ 90,700

€ 120,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,700
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the BMW 650i Coupé.
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 650i Coupé
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
53.9 in
116.3
200.6
112.4
192.7
200.6 in
Length
192.7 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 650i Coupé
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.25 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 650i Coupé
C216
Generation
F13
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 650i Coupé
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 278.920
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
444 hp
BMW 650i Coupé
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 650i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 650i Coupé
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.64 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
BMW 650i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 650i Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
25 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 650i Coupé
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
543 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes CL 500
543 mi
473 mi
BMW 650i Coupé
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
179.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 650i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
BMW 650i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data