Car comparison

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8vsMercedes-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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TVR Cerbera

4.2 i V8

360 hp4185 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

AMG CL 55 V8

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    327 hp/t
    244 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRCerbera4.2 i V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Power
360hp268kW
360hp268kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight-
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.0s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
327hp/t244kW/t148hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,185cc255cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,280mm169in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,220mm48in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,464mm58in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
390L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8PowerTorque
  • TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRCerbera4.2 i V86,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 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
MetricTVRCerbera4.2 i V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
20.3 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
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
8.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
360 hp
268 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
434 Nm
320 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
1,100 kg
2,425 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
289 km/h
180 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V84.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
500 km
311 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW
4.2 s
289 km/h
180 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
4.2 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
VehicleTVRCerbera4.2 i V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 55 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.7 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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
500 km
311 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleTVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Is 695 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 127 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 55 V8

  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Has 157 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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