Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12vsTVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

AMG CL 63 V12

444 hp6258 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2002
VS

TVR Cerbera

4.5 i V8

426 hp4475 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1997-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    444 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    388 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    387 hp/t
    289 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Power
444hp331kW
426hp318kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
515Nm380lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,100kg2,425lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
387hp/t289kW/t176hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
468Nm/t313lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km388mi
Calculated
433km269mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,258cc382cu in
4,475cc273cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
4,280mm169in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
450L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: Power / Torque
  • TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V125,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm
TVRCerbera4.5 i V86,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
12.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
444 hp
331 kW
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
426 hp
318 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 has 18 hp more than TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
515 Nm
380 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 63 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
1,100 kg
2,425 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 63 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
257 km/h
160 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 63 V125.5 s
TVRCerbera4.5 i V83.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 has more power, TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12: 1.6 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 (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12 and TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8: 0.9 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-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
387 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
624 km
388 mi
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
433 km
269 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
444 hp
331 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
426 hp
318 kW
3.9 s
257 km/h
160 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 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
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 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

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 (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
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK

TVR Cerbera 4.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
5.5 s
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
3.9 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 (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
TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
387 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)AMG CL 63 V12TVRCerbera4.5 i V8
Power
444 hp
331 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
515 Nm
380 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
624 km
388 mi
433 km
269 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
387 hp/t
289 kW/t
2.6 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 63 V12TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km26.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi42.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year3,938 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) AMG CL 63 V12

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

TVR Cerbera 4.5 i V8

  • Is 780 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 151 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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