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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 AMG S 65vsMercedes-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 S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

AMG S 65

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

AMG CL 65 V8

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 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
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    418 mi
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
630hp470kW
612hp456kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
2,530kg5,578lb
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
52.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
464Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
591km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
4,993mm197in
Width-
1,857mm73in
Height-
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
400L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
88L
CO2 emissions
279g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 654,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
1,000 Nm
738 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
2,110 kg
4,652 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 654.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8: 3.0 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
299 hp/t
223 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
672 km
418 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017AMG S 65Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002AMG CL 65 V8
Power
630 hp
470 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height-
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
672 km
418 mi
591 km
367 mi
CO2 score
279 g/km
-
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 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.

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 S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 AMG CL 65 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 AMG S 65

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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