The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
€ 59,900

€ 118,500

€ 59,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,500
ⓘ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 CLS Coupé 250 CDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Fisker Karma.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fisker Karma
55.7
74.1
81.7
52.4
78.1
86
74.1 in
Width
78.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
55.7 in
Height
52.4 in
113.1
194.5
124.4
196.8
194.5 in
Length
196.8 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
124.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fisker Karma
3968 lb
Curb Weight
5523 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6100 lb

Weight Difference:
1554 lb
28.14 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fisker Karma
C218
Generation
No data
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fisker Karma
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.924
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
201 hp
402 hp
Fisker Karma
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
959 lb‑ft
Fisker Karma
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fisker Karma
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
19.74 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 kWh✽
( 101 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
52 MPGe
101 MPGe
Fisker Karma
37 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 kWh
719 mi
Range
60 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
719 mi
60 mi
Fisker Karma
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
66.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
104.9 kWh
66.9 kWh
Fisker Karma
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 250 CDI
Fisker Karma
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
578 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data