The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 165,100
€ 134,000
€ 165,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 134,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes CL 600 is 16 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Mercedes CL 600
BMW i8 Coupé
55.9
73.7
83.9
50.9
76.5
87.3
73.7 in
Width
76.5 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
55.9 in
Height
50.9 in
116.3
200.6
110.2
184.6
200.6 in
Length
184.6 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 600
BMW i8 Coupé
4817 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
1378 lb
28.61 %
General
Mercedes CL 600
BMW i8 Coupé
C216
Generation
I12
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 600
BMW i8 Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 275.953
Engine Code
B38-K15
3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
3
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes CL 600
510 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes CL 600
612 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 600
BMW i8 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i8 Coupé
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9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
9.45 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 600
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
17 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
405 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes CL 600
405 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
261.5 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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
261.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 600
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
