Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140)

CL 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,155 kg
    4,751 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    284 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.2 L/100 km
    10.1 mpg US
    12.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Power
612hp456kW
394hp294kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,720kg5,997lb
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
56.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
103.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
24.5L/100 km9.6mpg US11.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
464Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
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) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V84,800 rpm4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
612 hp
456 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 has 218 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: 218 hp (163 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
2,240 kg
4,938 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V84.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V126.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: 2.2 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12: 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
591 km
367 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
592 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
612 hp
456 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
1,478 mm
58.2 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 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 (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
6.6 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C140)CL 600 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
592 km
368 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8

  • Has 218 hp more
  • Has 430 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 108 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 600 V12

  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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