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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12vsMercedes-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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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

AMG CL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

AMG CL 63 V12

444 hp6258 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 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
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.8 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
630hp470kW
444hp331kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,170kg4,784lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,645kg5,831lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
6,258cc382cu in
Length
5,106mm201in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,578mm62in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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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 65 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V125,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-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
14.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
5.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
444 hp
331 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 has 186 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 65 V12: 186 hp (139 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
2,170 kg
4,784 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V125.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
629 km
391 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
624 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 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
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
444 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
444 hp
331 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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
629 km
391 mi
624 km
388 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12

  • Has 186 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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