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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)

650 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)

750 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)

590 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.0 L/100 km
    10.2 mpg US
    12.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    353 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    599 km
    372 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 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
Power
650hp485kW+150 hp
750hp559kW+250 hp
590hp440kW+90 hp
500hp373kW
Torque
1,080Nm797lb-ft+280 Nm
1,240Nm915lb-ft+440 Nm
976Nm720lb-ft+176 Nm
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
2,500kg5,512lb
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
55.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-7.0 s
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-15.8 s
Calculated
54.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-0.7 s
3.7s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.1s-4.2 s
Calculated
10.8s-5.5 s
Calculated
13.9s-2.4 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.5s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
337hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
389hp/t290kW/t176hp/1000 lb
Calculated
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
560Nm/t374lb-ft/ton
Calculated
642Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
506Nm/t338lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
599km372mi
Calculated
599km372mi
Calculated
599km372mi
Calculated
599km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu 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
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
450L
450L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
88L
88L
88L
CO2 emissions
353g/km
353g/km
353g/km
353g/km

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 (Stage 2) 650 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp5,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
10.8 s
13.9 s
16.3 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
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.6 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.5 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
189 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp has 250 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp: 250 hp (186 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 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 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 CL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hp, separated by only 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-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
650 hp
485 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
750 hp
559 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
590 hp
440 kW
4.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
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

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 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
Power
750 hp
559 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
Power
590 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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 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

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 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
Power
750 hp
559 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
Power
590 hp
440 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
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-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 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 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.3 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

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 V12 (Stage 2)650 hp
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hp
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 2)650 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 3)750 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12 (Stage 1)590 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12500 hp
Power
650 hp
485 kW
750 hp
559 kW
590 hp
440 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
1,080 Nm
797 lb-ft
1,240 Nm
915 lb-ft
976 Nm
720 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 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
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
599 km
372 mi
599 km
372 mi
599 km
372 mi
599 km
372 mi
CO2 score
353 g/km
353 g/km
353 g/km
353 g/km
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
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
389 hp/t
290 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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 CL 600 V12 (Stage 2) 650 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 3) 750 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 (Stage 1) 590 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 500 hp
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year3,859 LC/year3,859 LC/year3,859 LC/year

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