Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8vsMercedes-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 CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8

  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • 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 economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
507hp378kW
612hp456kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,530kg5,578lb
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
85.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.3L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
464Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
405km252mi
Calculated
591km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,365mm54in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,885mm114in
Front track-
1,581mm62in
Rear track-
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
435L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,250 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V84,800 rpm4,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 has 105 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: 105 hp (78 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
2,155 kg
4,751 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V84.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V84.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: 0.1 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
405 km
252 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
591 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
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 CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series 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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
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-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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
405 km
252 mi
591 km
367 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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 CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8
Consumption15.3 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.78 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi43.09 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,295 L606 US gal505 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,016 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

  • Is 470 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8

  • Has 105 hp more
  • Has 370 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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