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

2013 BMW 6-Series
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CL Class
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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
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
8.8
8.4
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.
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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
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - 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
Passenger Capacity
4 4 2
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
30.500 32.200 -
Front Head Room (in)
40.300 36.900 39.1
Exterior Dimensions
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
Track Width, Rear (in)
65.000 63.300 63.0
Wheelbase (in)
112.400 116.300 101.8
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.600 73.700 73.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.600 - 12.400 13.500 13.5/8.5
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
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 Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.700 x 1.200 13.200 x 1.400 13.5 x 1.3
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.500 21.900 19.8
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.200 - TBD - 16.3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.400 38.100 36.2
Steering Type
Pwr Rack and Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.800 2.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - N/A
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/45R18 P255/45HR18 P255/40R18
Spare Tire Size
NA NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45R18 P275/45HR18 P285/35R18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4255 4619 4001
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 18 x 8.5 18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8 18 x 9.5 18 x 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.800 - TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210 - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
332 @ 1400-4500 516 @ 1800-3500 516 @ 1800 - 3500
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0L/182 4.6L/284 4.6L/285
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
315 @ 5800-6000 429 @ 5250 429 @ 5250
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I6 Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas V8
Fuel System
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 24 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 15 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 18 20
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.110 1.920 1.92
Trans Type
8 7 7
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.290 1.000 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
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 NA NA
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
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.710 4.380 4.38
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.840 0.730 0.73
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 6 Series Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Body Style
Convertible Coupe Convertible
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Air Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD - N/A
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Four-Link Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Air Springs w/Coil Springs
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 4 5
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 10.0 9.0

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