2013 BMW 6-Series vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL Class vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

2013 BMW 6-Series

2013 Mercedes-Benz CL Class

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class

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2-Door Conv 640i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
6 Series 2-Door Conv 640i	20	30	$75,810	$82,400
6 Series 2-Door Conv 650i	17	25	$86,205	$93,700
6 Series 2-Door Conv 650i xDrive	16	24	$88,965	$96,700
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 640i	23	33	$68,910	$74,900
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 650i	17	25	$79,305	$86,200
6 Series 2-Door Coupe 650i xDrive	16	24	$82,065	$89,200
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 640i Gran Coupe	20	30	$70,380	$76,500
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 650i Gran Coupe	17	25	$80,225	$87,200
6 Series 4-Door Sedan 650i xDrive Gran Coupe	16	24	$82,985	$90,200
M6 2-Door Conv	14	20	$105,480	$114,650
M6 2-Door Coupe	14	20	$99,680	$108,350

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2-Door Coupe CL 550 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 550 4MATIC	15	24	$107,229	$115,300
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 600 RWD	12	18	$149,079	$160,300
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 63 AMG RWD	15	22	$142,290	$153,000
CL-Class 2-Door Coupe CL 65 AMG RWD	12	18	$198,276	$213,200

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2-Door Roadster SL 550

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 550	17	25	$98,115	$105,500
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 63 AMG	16	25	$135,594	$145,800
SL-Class 2-Door Roadster SL 65 AMG	14	21	$197,383	$212,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$75,810

$107,229

$98,115

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,400

$115,300

$105,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1373 / month

$1922 / month

$1758 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With the addition of a new four-door Gran Coupe and M6 Coupe, the 6-Series lineup covers the full range of personal luxury, from soft and elegant to sharp and athletic.

Bristling with performance and technology, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL Class still is cozy enough to coddle the super-wealthy.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class toughens up its image and its handling, but still feels more content as a grand touring grand dame.

TCC Likes

Smooth, strong acceleration
Gran Coupe adds versatility
Great soft-top setup (Convertible)

Elegantly simple interior and exterior styling
Exceptionally quick and stable for its size
Composed ride

Twin-turbo V-8's exceptional surge
Quick-thinking seven-speed automatic
Base suspension's composed ride

TCC Dislikes

Hefty, and drives like it
Artificial steering feel
Gran Coupe lacks headroom

Small interior, for its size and weight
Back-seat entry and exit are challenging
COMAND needs streamlining, simplifying

ABC not as easy as 1-2-3
B&O bass isn't there
Less storage space behind seats

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

15 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Compact

2 Seater

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

30.500

32.200

Front Head Room (in)

40.300

36.900

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.900

59.200

55.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.000

104.200

50.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.500

36.400

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.600

55.200

Front Leg Room (in)

42.100

42.200

42.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.000

63.300

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

112.400

116.300

101.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.600

73.700

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.800

63.000

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.100

3.8

Length, Overall (in)

192.800

200.600

181.8

Height, Overall (in)

53.700

55.800

51.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.600 - 12.400

13.500

13.5/8.5

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.600 x 0.900

11.800 x 1.000

12.6 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.700 x 1.200

13.200 x 1.400

13.5 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.500

21.900

19.8

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack and Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.800

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.200

- TBD -

16.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.400

38.100

36.2

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45R18

P275/45HR18

P285/35R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45R18

P255/45HR18

P255/40R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4255

4619

4001

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

18 x 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8

18 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.800

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I6

Gas V8

Turbocharged Gas V8

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

332 @ 1400-4500

516 @ 1800-3500

516 @ 1800 - 3500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/182

4.6L/284

4.6L/285

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 5800-6000

429 @ 5250

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.300

3.420/2.230

3.42/2.23

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.670

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.140

2.860

2.86

Trans Order Code

2TB

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.230

2.650

2.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.670

1.370

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.820

0.82

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.840

0.730

0.73

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.710

4.380

4.38

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.110

1.920

1.92

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.290

1.000

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Convertible

Vehicle Name

BMW 6 Series

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Air Springs

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Air Springs

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

10.0

9.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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