The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17) vs. Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
€ 66,200

€ 118,500

€ 66,200
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 400 is 2.4 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Fisker Karma.
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fisker Karma
55.8
74.1
81.7
52.4
78.1
86
74.1 in
Width
78.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
55.8 in
Height
52.4 in
113.1
194.4
124.4
196.8
194.4 in
Length
196.8 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
124.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fisker Karma
4045 lb
Curb Weight
5523 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6100 lb

Weight Difference:
1477 lb
26.74 %

General
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fisker Karma
C218
Generation
No data
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
Fisker Karma
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.850
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
328 hp
402 hp
Fisker Karma
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
354 lb‑ft
959 lb‑ft
Fisker Karma
Performance
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fisker Karma
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
12.33 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
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 400
30 mpg
101 MPGe
Fisker Karma
23 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 kWh
470 mi
Range
60 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
470 mi
60 mi
Fisker Karma
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 400
147.7 kWh
66.9 kWh
Fisker Karma
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLS Coupé 400
Fisker Karma
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
578 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data