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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12

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

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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

6.0 V12

466 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2004
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
466hp347kW
500hp373kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight-
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
599km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,665mm184in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,885mm114in
Front track-
1,577mm62in
Rear track-
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume-
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank-
88L
CO2 emissions-
353g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V126,500 rpm5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
16.3 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
466 hp
347 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 has 34 hp more than Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 and Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
466 hp
347 kW
5.0 s
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 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
Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12
Power
466 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
VehicleAston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
466 hp
347 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 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
-
599 km
372 mi
CO2 score
-
353 g/km
Trunk score
-
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 400 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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