2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Coupe vs. BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe

In the luxury coupe market, the Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe and the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe astound with excellent mechanics, style, and features. So, of the two, which coupe complements your needs, driving style, and pocket book? To make your shopping experience a little less stressful, we’ve compared the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Coupe vs. 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe 640i below!

 
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Specs, Handling, & Fuel-Efficiency

• Engine: At the base level, the new CLS comes equipped with a 402-hp 4.7L turbo V8 engine, while the 640i Gran Coupe gets a less powerful 315-hp 3.0L turbo inline-6 engine.
• Suspension: The 640i Gran Coupe rides on M Sport Suspension. The CLS 550 comes standard with AIRMATIC^® air suspension for a sporty or relaxed drive around Oak Park.
• Fuel-Efficiency: The weaker engine under the hood of the 640i Gran Coupe gives it an edge in fuel economy; it earns 20 mpg city/29 mpg highway.

Standard Safety Equipment

The 2018 BMW 640i Gran Coupe includes many of the basics, such as telematics, a rearview camera, and front/rear parking sensors. Nevertheless, if safety and security are at the top of your car shopping list, you’ll feel more relaxed inside in the new CLS 550 Coupe vs. BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe. The CLS 550 brags these features, which aren’t found on the base 6-Series Gran Coupe:

• Front airbag deactivation via Child Seat Detection System
• Front/rear seatbelt tensioning retractors
• Electronic trunk closer
• Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Braking (COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS^®)
• Driver attention monitor (ATTENTION ASSIST^®)

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Luxury & Convenience Features

When it comes to interior comfort and easy-access features, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 vs. the 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is a near stalemate. Inside both base models’ cabins, you’ll find the following features:

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather upholstery
• Power glass sunroof
• Genuine wood trim
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Large display screen with a central controller
• Navigation system

One of the major differences between the CLS 550 and BMW 6-Series, however, is price. The starting MSRP for the 2018 BMW 640i Gran Coupe is $81,400, while the similarly equipped 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 has a much lower base price of $75,150.