AC Cobra (MK IV)
4.9 i V8 Superblower
326 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe1997-1999
Car comparison
AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 SuperblowervsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999
AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque522 Nm385 lb-ft
- Lightest1,160 kg2,557 lb
- Best power-to-weight281 hp/t210 kW/t3.6 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption15.7 L/100 km15.0 mpg US18.0 mpg UK
- Best performance score76/100
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
- Most powerful347 hp259 kW
- Lowest highway consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Best overall score65/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score52/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326hp243kW | 347hp259kW |
| Torque | 522Nm385lb-ft | 510Nm376lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,160kg2,557lb | 1,545kg3,406lb |
| Gross weight | 1,360kg2,998lb | 1,960kg4,321lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 46.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 69.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2s | 5.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.3s Calculated | 18.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK | 17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.2s Calculated | 13.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 281hp/t210kW/t127hp/1000 lb Calculated | 225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 450Nm/t301lb-ft/ton Calculated | 330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 530km329mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,942cc302cu in | 5,439cc332cu in |
| Length | 4,200mm165in | 4,567mm180in |
| Width | 1,745mm69in | 1,722mm68in |
| Height | 1,200mm47in | 1,371mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,285mm90in | 2,690mm106in |
| Front track | 1,410mm56in | 1,505mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,485mm58in | 1,488mm59in |
| Trunk volume | - | 420L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 62L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 SuperblowerMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
- AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | 5,700 rpm | 3,750 rpm | 5,950 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 5,500 rpm | 3,000-4,300 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.0 s | 5.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.2 s | 5.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.3 s | 18.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.0 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.3 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.2 s | 13.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 192 km/h 119 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | 326 hp 243 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 347 hp 259 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has 21 hp more than AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower.
The biggest power difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | 522 Nm 385 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | 1,160 kg 2,557 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 1,545 kg 3,406 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | 4.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 5.4 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has more power, AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 1.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | 281 hp/t 210 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 225 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | 326 hp 243 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | 347 hp 259 kW | 5.4 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Practicality score | ||||||||||||||
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| ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 326 hp 243 kW | 347 hp 259 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 522 Nm 385 lb-ft | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.2 s | 5.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,160 kg 2,557 lb | 1,545 kg 3,406 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 530 km 329 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 420 L 14.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 281 hp/t 210 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 225 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.47 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,071 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower
- Has 12 Nm more
- Is 385 kg lighter
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
- Has 21 hp more
Pros
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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