Car comparison

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

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

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BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

AMG CLK 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    504 km
    313 mi
  • Largest trunk
    276 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ8 (E52)4.9Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
400hp298kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,225kg4,905lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,941cc302cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
203L
276L
Max trunk volume-
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ8 (E52)4.96,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ8 (E52)4.9Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 33 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
1,745 kg
3,847 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 2.2 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
503 km
313 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
504 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.4 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ8 (E52)4.9Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
504 km
313 mi
Trunk score
203 L
7.2 cu ft
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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 Z8 (E52) 4.9Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 km (0 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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