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BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007 650ivsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007

650i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 550 V8

382 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

  • Most powerful
    382 hp
    285 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
367hp274kW
382hp285kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,820mm190in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,374mm54in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
90L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650iMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V86,000 rpm3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 has 15 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
2,035 kg
4,486 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V85.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 has more power, BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
367 hp
274 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007650iMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
382 hp
285 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
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CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 650i

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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