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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12vsDavid Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

CL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013
VS

David Brown Speedback GT

5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    593 km
    368 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    266 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
517hp386kW
510hp380kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,129kg4,694lb
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
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
577km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,095mm201in
4,760mm187in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,350mm53in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,601mm63in
-
Rear track
1,607mm63in
-
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
490L
243L
Max trunk volume-
502L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
83L
71L
CO2 emissions-
292g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
16.3 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
5.6 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
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12 has 7 hp more than David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 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 (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
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 (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V124.6 s
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12 and David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8: 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 (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12: 1.7 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
593 km
368 mi
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
577 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
4.8 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 (C216)Facelift 2010CL 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
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 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 (C216)Facelift 2010CL 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
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 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 (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.8 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 (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12David BrownSpeedback GT5.0 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,760 mm
187.4 in
Height
1,350 mm
53.1 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
577 km
359 mi
CO2 score
-
292 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 205 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 247 L more trunk volume

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

David Brown Speedback GT 5.0 V8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 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
  • Smallest trunk

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