Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12vsBentley Continental R 6.7 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

CL 600 V12

367 hp5786 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002
VS

Bentley Continental R

6.7 V8

406 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1994-2007

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
367hp274kW
406hp303kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
835Nm616lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,786cc353cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
5,350mm211in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
3,061mm121in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
347L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
108L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V125,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,000 rpm
BentleyContinental R6.7 V84,000 rpm2,150 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8 has 39 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
835 Nm
616 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
2,450 kg
5,401 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V126.1 s
BentleyContinental R6.7 V86.3 s

Although Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 5.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
657 km
408 mi
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 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
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
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
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
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
406 hp
303 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK18.7 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km32.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi52.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,805 L741 US gal617 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year4,909 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Is 570 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 103 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 305 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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