Car comparison

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

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

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Ferrari 456

GTA 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

AMG CL 63 V12

444 hp6258 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2002

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

  • Most powerful
    444 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.2 L/100 km
    10.6 mpg US
    12.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari456GTA 5.5 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
442hp330kW
444hp331kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight-
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
6,258cc382cu in
Length
4,730mm186in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,578mm62in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
316L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
110L
88L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V125,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari456GTA 5.5 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
18.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
444 hp
331 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 has 2 hp more than Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
298 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 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
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V125.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V125.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 has more power, Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12 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
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 and Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: 3.9 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
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
611 km
380 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
624 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.5 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
444 hp
331 kW
5.5 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
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 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
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 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
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
5.5 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
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari456GTA 5.5 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
444 hp
331 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
624 km
388 mi
Trunk score
316 L
11.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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
VehicleFerrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12
Consumption18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.50 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.69 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,725 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 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 (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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