Fisker Karma vs. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
$102,000
$85,050
Highlights
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$102,000
|
$85,050
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I4
|
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| Combined MPGe |
20 - 54
|
Not available
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
20 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Range |
33 mi.
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
6 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
20 kWh
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
Not available
|
329 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I4
|
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
403 @ 0
|
329 @ 5250
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/-TBD-
|
3.0 L/183
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
981 @ 0
|
354 @ 1600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 21 Hwy
|
20 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
22 x 8.5 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
22 x 9.5 in
|
18 X 9.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P285/35R22
|
P285/35YR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/35R22
|
P255/40YR18
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
SLA
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
SLA
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Load leveling
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14.5-16.1
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
41 ft
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
7 ft³
|
9 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
31 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
89 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
67 in
|
63 in
|
| Height, Overall |
52 in
|
52 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
67 in
|
63 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
124 in
|
102 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
56 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
197 in
|
182 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
78 in
|
74 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,300 lbs
|
3,836 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
9 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2012 Fisker Karma | 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.6 x 1.3 in
|
14 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.4 x 1.1 in
|
13 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Fisker Karma or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is more reliable than the 2012 Fisker Karma according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2016 SL-Class versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2012 Karma.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Fisker Karma or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is cheaper than the 2012 Fisker Karma with a $85,050 starting MSRP versus a $102,000 starting MSRP.
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