Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500vsHonda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

CLK 500

306 hp4966 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2004
VS

Honda S2000 (AP1)

2.0

240 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    534 km
    332 mi
  • Largest trunk
    276 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,270 kg
    2,800 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
306hp228kW
240hp179kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
208Nm153lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,966cc303cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,638mm183in
4,135mm163in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance-
129mm5in
Trunk volume
276L
143L
Max trunk volume
390L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions-
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: Power / Torque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5005,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm6,000 rpm
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.08,300 rpm7,500 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 has 66 hp more than Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 66 hp (49 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
208 Nm
153 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
1,270 kg
2,800 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)CLK 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 5006.2 s
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.06.2 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-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500: 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-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
534 km
332 mi
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
505 km
314 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 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
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500 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-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.2 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-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (A209)CLK 500HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
306 hp
228 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
534 km
332 mi
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
-
235 g/km
Trunk score
276 L
9.7 cu ft
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 (A209) CLK 500Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) CLK 500

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 252 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 133 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

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Is 440 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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