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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8vsBMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006
VS

BMW M6 (E63)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    591 km
    367 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.8 L/100 km
    10.3 mpg US
    12.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
612hp456kW
507hp378kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,200kg4,850lb
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
55.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
464Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
4,871mm192in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,781mm109in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V84,800 rpm4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.4 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
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
612 hp
456 kW
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 has 105 hp more than BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
1,710 kg
3,770 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V84.4 s
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V104.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 and BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
591 km
367 mi
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
612 hp
456 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.6 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.6 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Power
612 hp
456 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
473 km
294 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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 AMG CL 65 V8BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 480 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Is 445 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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