Car comparison

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6vsMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12

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

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BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Csi 5.6

380 hp5576 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1996
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,900 kg
    4,189 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Power
380hp283kW
394hp294kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,720kg5,997lb
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
83.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
102.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,576cc340cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,780mm188in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,684mm106in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
320L
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.65,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
24.5 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12 has 14 hp more than BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
2,240 kg
4,938 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
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
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.66.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12 has more power, BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: 4.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
703 km
437 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
592 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Power
380 hp
283 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
592 km
368 mi
Trunk score
320 L
11.3 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Is 340 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 185 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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