Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8vsCadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful525 hp391 kW
- Highest torque630 Nm465 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight261 hp/t195 kW/t3.8 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score82/100
- Best economy score67/100
- Best practicality score55/100
Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V
- Lightest1,730 kg3,814 lb
- Lowest city consumption21.1 L/100 km11.1 mpg US13.4 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 525hp391kW | 449hp335kW |
| Torque | 630Nm465lb-ft | 561Nm414lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,010kg4,431lb | 1,730kg3,814lb |
| Gross weight | 2,510kg5,534lb | - |
| 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 | 59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 62.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.7s Calculated | 16.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK | 21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated | 260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated | 324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 604km375mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 6,208cc379cu in | 4,371cc267cu in |
| Length | 5,090mm200in | 4,513mm178in |
| Width | 1,871mm74in | 1,836mm72in |
| Height | 1,418mm56in | 1,279mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,955mm116in | 2,685mm106in |
| Front track | 1,601mm63in | 1,565mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,607mm63in | 1,578mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 490L | 125L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 328L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 68L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: Power / Torque
- Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 5,200 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.7 s | 16.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.7 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 13.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | 525 hp 391 kW |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 449 hp 335 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8 has 76 hp more than Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V.
The biggest power difference is between Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: 76 hp (57 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 561 Nm 414 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | 2,010 kg 4,431 lb |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | 4.6 s |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8 and Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V: 0.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | 261 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | 525 hp 391 kW | 4.6 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | 449 hp 335 kW | 4.9 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8 | CadillacXLRV 4.4 i V8 32V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 525 hp 391 kW | 449 hp 335 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft | 561 Nm 414 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,010 kg 4,431 lb | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 604 km 375 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | 125 L 4.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 261 hp/t 195 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 260 hp/t 194 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 26.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.96 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,911 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8
- Has 76 hp more
- Has 69 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 365 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Cadillac XLR V 4.4 i V8 32V
- Is 280 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
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