Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998
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
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    649 km
    403 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
320hp239kW
279hp208kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
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
114.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.1L/100 km10.6mpg US12.8mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
649km403mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,912mm75in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,614mm64in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,474mm58in
Trunk volume
505L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
100L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 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
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
279 hp
208 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V87.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V86.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 0.9 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 (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8: 4.2 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 (C140)CL 500 V8
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
649 km
403 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
7.3 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
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
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
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-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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
7.3 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
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
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
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)CLK 430 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 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
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
15.4 L/100 km
15.3 mpg US
18.3 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
649 km
403 mi
554 km
344 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8
Consumption15.4 L/100 km15.3 mpg US18.3 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.95 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.37 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,310 L610 US gal508 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,043 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 500 V8

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) CLK 430 V8

  • Is 600 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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