Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 63 V8

525 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    261 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

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

  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
525hp391kW
500hp373kW
Torque
630Nm465lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,500kg5,512lb
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
59.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
261hp/t195kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
599km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,208cc379cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
490L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
88L
CO2 emissions-
353g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V86,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8 has 25 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
1,930 kg
4,255 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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V124.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
604 km
375 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
599 km
372 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
525 hp
391 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
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 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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V8
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
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 (C216)AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
525 hp
391 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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
604 km
375 mi
599 km
372 mi
CO2 score
-
353 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 63 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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