Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8vsFord GT 5.4 i V8 32V

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209)

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2004
VS

Ford GT

5.4 i V8 32V

507 hp5409 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    350 hp/t
    261 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
Power
582hp434kW
507hp378kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
678Nm500lb-ft
Curb weight
1,667kg3,675lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
64.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
10.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.6s
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
30L/100 km7.8mpg US9.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
468Nm/t313lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,409cc330cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,645mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,955mm77in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,125mm44in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,710mm107in
Front track-
1,600mm63in
Rear track-
1,620mm64in
Trunk volume
395L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
92L
66L

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 V8Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.3 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.7 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
322 km/h
200 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
507 hp
378 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 75 hp more than Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
678 Nm
500 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
1,450 kg
3,197 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
322 km/h
200 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V83.9 s
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V3.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has more power, Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 0.1 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
507 hp
378 kW
3.8 s
322 km/h
200 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 (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,645 mm
182.9 in
Height
1,125 mm
44.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8FordGT5.4 i V8 32V
Power
582 hp
434 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
678 Nm
500 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 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
2 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,645 mm
182.9 in
Height
1,125 mm
44.3 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
-
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) 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

Ford GT 5.4 i V8 32V

  • Is 217 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 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

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