The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW i8 Coupé (14 - 18)
€ 227,800

€ 134,000

€ 227,800
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 65 AMG is 16 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the BMW i8 Coupé.
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
BMW i8 Coupé
4949 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
1510 lb
30.51 %

General
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
BMW i8 Coupé
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
BMW B38
M 275.982
Engine Code
B38-K15

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
3
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
357 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
621 hp
357 hp
BMW i8 Coupé
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
420 lb‑ft
at 3700 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
420 lb‑ft
BMW i8 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
BMW i8 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i8 Coupé
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7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
7.97 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
BMW i8 Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
16 mpg
112 mpg
BMW i8 Coupé
11 mpg
city
No data
24 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.9 gal
391 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
391 mi
888 mi
BMW i8 Coupé
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
39.8 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
270.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW i8 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
BMW i8 Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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