Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

CL 600 V12

367 hp5786 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
367hp274kW
320hp239kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,600kg5,732lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
115.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,786cc353cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V125,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 has 47 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 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-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V126.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 1.2 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-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 2.0 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-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
657 km
408 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
649 km
403 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 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-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
7.3 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-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 7 km (5 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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