Car comparison

Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

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

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Lamborghini 350 GT

3.5 V12

280 hp3464 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1964-1967
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208)

CLK 430 V8

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    554 km
    344 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghini350 GT3.5 V12Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
280hp209kW
279hp208kW
Torque
325Nm240lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight-
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
444km276mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,464cc211cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,230mm48in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,380mm54in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,380mm54in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume-
420L
Max trunk volume
250L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V126,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V85,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghini350 GT3.5 V12Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
280 hp
209 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
279 hp
208 kW

Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 and Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
325 Nm
240 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V126.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V86.4 s

Although Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 and Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 and Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12: 6.8 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
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
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
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
444 km
276 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
280 hp
209 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
279 hp
208 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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
Lamborghini350 GT3.5 V12
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghini350 GT3.5 V12Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
325 Nm
240 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
444 km
276 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8
Consumption18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.50 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.69 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,725 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5 V12

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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