2022 BMW 8-Series vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2022 BMW 8-Series

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2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

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840i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
8 Series 840i Convertible	22	29	$88,290	$94,400
8 Series 840i Coupe	23	30	$79,550	$85,000
8 Series 840i Gran Coupe	22	29	$79,550	$85,000
8 Series 840i xDrive Convertible	20	27	$90,990	$97,300
8 Series 840i xDrive Coupe	20	27	$82,245	$87,900
8 Series 840i xDrive Gran Coupe	20	27	$82,245	$87,900
8 Series ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe	17	24	$130,605	$139,900
8 Series M850i xDrive Convertible	17	24	$102,240	$109,400
8 Series M850i xDrive Coupe	17	25	$93,405	$99,900
8 Series M850i xDrive Gran Coupe	17	24	$93,405	$99,900
M8 Competition Convertible	15	21	$130,235	$139,500
M8 Competition Coupe	15	21	$121,400	$130,000
M8 Competition Gran Coupe	15	21	$121,400	$130,000

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CLS 450 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLS CLS 450 4MATIC Coupe	22	30	$68,938	$72,950

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Invoice Price

$88,290

$68,938

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$94,400

$72,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1573 / month

$1216 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 BMW 8-Series boasts beautiful looks, modern luxury, and sporty moves in an expensive package.

Even with a shrunken lineup this year, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 is worthy of consideration.

TCC Likes

M8’s track performance
Strong power at every level
Beautiful in any body style

Arresting design…
… inside and out
Sultry 6-cylinder engine

TCC Dislikes

Small cabins
More safety gear should be standard
Very expensive

Just one model this year
Itsy bitsy trunk
Limited rear-seat head room

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

36.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.8

Second Leg Room (in)

29.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

34.7

35.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.7

56.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.9

Second Hip Room (in)

58.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

3.7

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

196.4

Height, Overall (in)

52.7

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

111.1

115.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

63.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

11.9

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.2

39.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

258

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/35VR19

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

258

Front Tire Size

P245/40VR19

P245/40ZR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4211

4255

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

368 @ 1600

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5000

362 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.93

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

4.80

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 8 Series

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.1

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