Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8vsChevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998
VS

Chevrolet Camaro IV

Z28 5.7 i V8

285 hp5737 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,644 kg
    3,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.8 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
320hp239kW
285hp213kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
441Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
1,922kg4,237lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
115.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km403mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
5,737cc350cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,912mm75in
1,882mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
505L
365L
Max trunk volume-
930L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
100L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V85,000 rpm2,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
285 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 has 35 hp more than Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
441 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
1,644 kg
3,624 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 (C140)CL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V87.3 s
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V86.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 has more power, Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
285 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
254 km/h
158 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 (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8ChevroletCamaro IVZ28 5.7 i V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
649 km
403 mi
-
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8
Consumption15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 29 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Chevrolet Camaro IV Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Is 436 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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