Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209)
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8vsFerrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica
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 CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.9 s
- Fastest top speed335 km/h208 mph Unrestricted320 km/h199 mph Restricted
- Most powerful582 hp434 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Lightest1,667 kg3,675 lb
- Best power-to-weight349 hp/t260 kW/t2.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption19.1 L/100 km12.3 mpg US14.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range672 km417 mi
- Largest trunk395 L
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score92/100
- Best economy score70/100
- Best practicality score42/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 582hp434kW | 540hp403kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft | 589Nm434lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,667kg3,675lb | 1,790kg3,946lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | 2,050kg4,519lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 64.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph Calculated | 69.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.9s | 11.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK | 21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK | 34.5L/100 km6.8mpg US8.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated | 12.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb Calculated | 302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton Calculated | 329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 672km417mi Calculated | 482km299mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,439cc332cu in | 5,748cc351cu in |
| Length | 4,650mm183in | 4,550mm179in |
| Width | 1,800mm71in | 1,935mm76in |
| Height | 1,360mm54in | 1,280mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,715mm107in | 2,500mm98in |
| Front track | - | 1,632mm64in |
| Rear track | - | 1,586mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 395L | 185L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 92L | 105L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 499g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
- Ferrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 6,100 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 7,250 rpm | 5,250 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.9 s | 11.9 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 43.7 s | 54.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Limited | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.9 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 12.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 207 km/h 129 mph | 201 km/h 125 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 582 hp 434 kW |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 540 hp 403 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 42 hp more than Ferrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica.
The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 42 hp (31 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 589 Nm 434 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 1,667 kg 3,675 lb |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 1,790 kg 3,946 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 3.9 s |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 4.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Ferrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 21.8 L/100 km 10.8 mpg US 13.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Ferrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica: 8.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 349 hp/t 260 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 302 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 672 km 417 mi |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 482 km 299 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 582 hp 434 kW | 3.9 s | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 540 hp 403 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 |
| 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica |
| 21.8 L/100 km 10.8 mpg US 13.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 21.8 L/100 km 10.8 mpg US 13.0 mpg UK | 4.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | 349 hp/t 260 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK |
| Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | 302 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 21.8 L/100 km 10.8 mpg US 13.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | Ferrari575M Maranello575M Superamerica | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 582 hp 434 kW | 540 hp 403 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 589 Nm 434 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,667 kg 3,675 lb | 1,790 kg 3,946 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.7 L/100 km 17.2 mpg US 20.6 mpg UK | 21.8 L/100 km 10.8 mpg US 13.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 672 km 417 mi | 482 km 299 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 499 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 395 L 13.9 cu ft | 185 L 6.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 349 hp/t 260 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 302 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 | Ferrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK | 21.8 L/100 km10.8 mpg US13 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.97 LC100 km | 38.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.58 LC100 mi | 61.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal | 3,270 L864 US gal719 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,596 LC/year | 5,723 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
- Has 42 hp more
- Has 211 Nm more
- Is 123 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
- Has 210 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Ferrari 575M Maranello 575M Superamerica
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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