Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8vsMercedes-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 (C216)

CL 550 V8

382 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    382 hp
    285 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,035 kg
    4,486 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
382hp285kW
320hp239kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight-
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
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
113.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
649km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
490L
505L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V86,000 rpm3,000 rpm6,250 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 (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
27.2 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
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 has 62 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 (C216) CL 550 V8: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
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 (C216)CL 550 V8
2,035 kg
4,486 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 (C216)CL 550 V8
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 (C216)CL 550 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 1.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW
5.4 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 (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
Power
382 hp
285 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
-
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
-
649 km
403 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8
Consumption15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.37 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,043 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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