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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8vsFerrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2006-2006
VS

Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina

550

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    330 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.1 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
582hp434kW
485hp362kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
569Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
35.6L/100 km6.6mpg US7.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,550mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,935mm76in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,500mm98in
Front track-
1,632mm64in
Rear track-
1,586mm62in
Trunk volume
390L
185L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
92L
114L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina5507,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
128 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 97 hp more than Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 97 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
1,690 kg
3,726 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-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina 550: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Ferrari550 Barchetta Pininfarina550
Power
582 hp
434 kW
485 hp
362 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
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Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Has 97 hp more
  • Has 231 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 205 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

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