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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)

796 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)

918 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)

722 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2) 796 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,155 kg
    4,751 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.2 L/100 km
    10.1 mpg US
    12.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    591 km
    367 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
Power
796hp593kW+184 hp
918hp685kW+306 hp
722hp539kW+110 hp
612hp456kW
Torque
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,155kg4,751lb
2,155kg4,751lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
41.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.9 s
Calculated
49.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.8 s
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-0.7 s
3.4s-1.0 s
4.0s-0.4 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
11.0s-3.9 s
Calculated
9.8s-5.1 s
Calculated
12.6s-2.2 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
369hp/t275kW/t167hp/1000 lb
Calculated
426hp/t318kW/t193hp/1000 lb
Calculated
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
626Nm/t419lb-ft/ton
Calculated
719Nm/t481lb-ft/ton
Calculated
566Nm/t379lb-ft/ton
Calculated
464Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
591km367mi
Calculated
591km367mi
Calculated
591km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
4,993mm197in
4,993mm197in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,857mm73in
1,857mm73in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,398mm55in
1,398mm55in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,885mm114in
2,885mm114in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
450L
450L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
88L
88L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 612 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2) 796 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3) 918 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1) 722 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 612 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp4,800 rpm4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp4,800 rpm4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp4,800 rpm4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp4,800 rpm4,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.3 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
9.8 s
12.6 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
10.0 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.1 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3) 918 hp has 306 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 612 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3) 918 hp: 306 hp (228 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3) 918 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 612 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2) 796 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1) 722 hp, separated by only 0.2 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp
796 hp
593 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp
918 hp
685 kW
3.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp
722 hp
539 kW
4.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
4.4 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 (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 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
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 (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2) 796 hp 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.4 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)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hp
369 hp/t
275 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hp
426 hp/t
318 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hp
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8612 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
918 hp
685 kW
722 hp
539 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.4 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 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
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
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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,993 mm
196.6 in
Height
1,398 mm
55.0 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
591 km
367 mi
591 km
367 mi
591 km
367 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
369 hp/t
275 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
426 hp/t
318 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 612 hp
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,911 LC/year3,911 LC/year3,911 LC/year

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