2008 BMW 6-Series vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class

2008 BMW 6-Series

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class

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2-Door Conv 650i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
6 Series 2-Door Conv 650i	14	21	$77,005	$83,700
6 Series 2-Door Conv M6	11	17	$97,610	$106,100
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 650i	15	22	$70,470	$76,600
6 Series 2-Door Coupe M6	11	17	$92,275	$100,300

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2-Door Convertible 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLK-Class 2-Door Convertible 3.5L	17	25	$52,173	$56,100
CLK-Class 2-Door Convertible 5.5L	15	21	$60,264	$64,800
CLK-Class 2-Door Coupe 3.5L	17	25	$44,733	$48,100
CLK-Class 2-Door Coupe 5.5L	15	22	$52,824	$56,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$77,005

$52,173

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$83,700

$56,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1395 / month

$935 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 BMW 6-Series is overwrought and overstocked with technology that distracts even from the M6’s heroic performance.

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is awash in expensive luxury and complex engineering.

TCC Likes

Supercar acceleration in the M6
Convertible option
Snug and cozy cockpit for two

Comfortable ride
Blistering acceleration of AMG model
Lots of equipment choices

TCC Dislikes

Heavy, ponderous feel
Technology overload
Rear styling

Soft-top convertible doesn’t fit CLK’s character
SpeedShift transmission
Disconnected, slow steering

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Sub-Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

29.0

30.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

38.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

82.0

81.5

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

46.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

53.2

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

36.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

48.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

52.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

68.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

58.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

190.2

183.2

Height, Overall (in)

54.1

55.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

58.0

Wheelbase (in)

109.4

106.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6-12.4

8.6 (5.4 w/top down)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7 x - TBD -

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x - TBD -

11.4 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.4

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.3

Steering Type

Pwr Variable

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

14.4

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P245/40R17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4277

3845

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 8.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

4.8L/293

3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

360 @ 6300

268 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

EFI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

360 @ 3400

258 @ 2400 - 5000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.77

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.40

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

2.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.58

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 6 Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2 Door Cabriolet

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double-Pivot

3-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Sport

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

4-Link

5-Arm Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Sport

Independent

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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