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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

AMG CL 55 V8

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8

  • Lightest
    1,795 kg
    3,957 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.8 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Power
612hp456kW
360hp268kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
608km378mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
490L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V124,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V85,500 rpm3,150 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
20.3 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
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
360 hp
268 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 has 252 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: 252 hp (188 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
1,795 kg
3,957 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)AMG CL 65 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 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)AMG CL 65 V124.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8: 1.3 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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: 1.4 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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
608 km
378 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
360 hp
268 kW
5.7 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)AMG CL 65 V12
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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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

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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.7 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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
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
Range score
608 km
378 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

  • Has 252 hp more
  • Has 470 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 82 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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