Car comparison

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AC Cobra (MK IV)

5.0 V8

370 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2001
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

CL 600 V12

367 hp5786 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    579 Nm
    427 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    900 kg
    1,984 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    411 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
370hp276kW
367hp274kW
Torque
579Nm427lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
900kg1,984lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,340kg2,954lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
52.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
411hp/t307kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,942cc302cu in
5,786cc353cu in
Length
4,200mm165in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,285mm90in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,420mm56in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume-
450L
Max trunk volume
270L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
75L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V125,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
21.6 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
900 kg
1,984 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V126.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
370 hp
276 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
900 kg
1,984 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
-
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 980 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 216 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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