Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8vsMG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

AMG CL 55 V8

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002
VS

MG Xpower SV

4.6 i V8 32V

320 hp4600 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
360hp268kW
320hp239kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
20.3s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
4,600cc281cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
4,480mm176in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
450L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
88L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V85,500 rpm3,150 rpm5,750 rpm
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.3 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
360 hp
268 kW
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8 has 40 hp more than MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
1,540 kg
3,395 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)AMG CL 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
254 km/h
158 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)AMG CL 55 V85.7 s
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V5.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8 has more power, MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8: 0.3 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 (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
360 hp
268 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
254 km/h
158 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)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
MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8MGXpower SV4.6 i V8 32V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
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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
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,480 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

MG Xpower SV 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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