Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 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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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207)

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

AMG CL 63 V12

444 hp6258 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

  • Most powerful
    444 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    388 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
388hp289kW
444hp331kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
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
66.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km376mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,258cc382cu in
Length
4,698mm185in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,397mm55in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
444 hp
331 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 has 56 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
1,640 kg
3,616 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V85.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V125.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 0.3 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 3.2 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
606 km
376 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.2 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.2 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
Power
388 hp
289 kW
444 hp
331 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 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
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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
606 km
376 mi
624 km
388 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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