The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
€ 67,900
€ 118,500
€ 67,900
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 350 BlueTEC is 2.3 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Fisker Karma.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
Fisker Karma
4266 lb
Curb Weight
5523 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6100 lb
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
22.76 %
General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fisker Karma
C218
Generation
No data
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fisker Karma
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
249 hp
402 hp
Fisker Karma
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
959 lb‑ft
Fisker Karma
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fisker Karma
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Fisker Karma
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
17.13 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
( 43 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 350 BlueTEC
43 MPGe
101 MPGe
Fisker Karma
32 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 kWh
601 mi
Range
60 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
601 mi
60 mi
Fisker Karma
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
66.9 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
66.9 kWh
Fisker Karma
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 350 BlueTEC
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





















