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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

CL 600 V12

367 hp5786 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp

  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
Power
500hp373kW
367hp274kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
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
61.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
599km372mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,786cc353cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
88L
CO2 emissions
353g/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 CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp5,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
21.5 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
500 hp
373 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp has 133 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp: 133 hp (99 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
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-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp: 1.3 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-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp: 1.3 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)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
599 km
372 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 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 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 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 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 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 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12367 hp
Power
500 hp
373 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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
Range score
599 km
372 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
353 g/km
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Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp

  • Has 133 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 367 hp

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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