Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed315 km/h196 mph Unrestricted300 km/h186 mph Restricted
- Most powerful571 hp426 kW
- Highest torque900 Nm664 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight277 hp/t207 kW/t3.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range857 km533 mi
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score89/100
- Best economy score79/100
- Best practicality score55/100
Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12
- Lightest1,880 kg4,145 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 571hp426kW | 444hp331kW |
| Torque | 900Nm664lb-ft | 620Nm457lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,060kg4,542lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Gross weight | 2,585kg5,699lb | 2,380kg5,247lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 72.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated | 72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.1s Calculated | 18.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 5.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK | 14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK | 22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb Calculated | 236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 437Nm/t292lb-ft/ton Calculated | 330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 857km533mi Calculated | 624km388mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,461cc333cu in | 6,258cc382cu in |
| Length | 5,106mm201in | 4,993mm197in |
| Width | 1,871mm74in | 1,857mm73in |
| Height | 1,425mm56in | 1,398mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,955mm116in | 2,885mm114in |
| Front track | 1,601mm63in | 1,577mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,607mm63in | 1,578mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 131mm5in | - |
| 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) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 5,500 rpm | 2,250-3,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 5,500 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 5.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.1 s | 18.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.1 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 194 km/h 120 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 571 hp 426 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 444 hp 331 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 has 127 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8: 127 hp (95 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 5.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 1.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 3.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 857 km 533 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 624 km 388 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 571 hp 426 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 444 hp 331 kW | 5.5 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 |
| 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 |
| 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 571 hp 426 kW | 444 hp 331 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 900 Nm 664 lb-ft | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 315 km/h196 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 857 km 533 mi | 624 km 388 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | 450 L 15.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 277 hp/t 207 kW/t 3.6 kg/hp | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8 | Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 |
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| Consumption | 10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK | 14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.38 LC100 km | 24.68 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 29.57 LC100 mi | 39.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal | 2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,756 LC/year | 3,701 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 Performance Package V8
- Has 127 hp more
- Has 280 Nm more
- Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 233 km (145 mi) more estimated range
- Has 40 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12
- Is 180 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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