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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 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) · Facelift 2010

AMG CL 63 V8

544 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    264 hp/t
    197 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
544hp406kW
500hp373kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
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
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
599km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
5,106mm201in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,578mm62in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
-
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) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 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
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
544 hp
406 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8 has 44 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) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
800 Nm
590 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
2,060 kg
4,542 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)Facelift 2010AMG 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V84.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V124.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 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 (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 4.2 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 (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
264 hp/t
197 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
857 km
533 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
544 hp
406 kW
4.5 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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 (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 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-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
544 hp
406 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 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
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
857 km
533 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
264 hp/t
197 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

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 (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 259 km (161 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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