Car comparison

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12

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

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BMW M6 (E63)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12

  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.7 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
Power
507hp378kW
517hp386kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
830Nm612lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,620kg5,776lb
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
57.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
21.7L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,999cc305cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
4,871mm192in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,781mm109in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V125,000 rpm1,900-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 has 10 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 (C216) CL 600 V12: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
830 Nm
612 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V104.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V124.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 has more power, BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12 and BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10: 0.5 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 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
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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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
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-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) 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
BMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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
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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM6 (E63)5.0 V10Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 600 V12
Power
507 hp
378 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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
VehicleBMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M6 (E63) 5.0 V10

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 600 V12

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 310 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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