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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002

CL 600 V12

500 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2002-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 550 V8

382 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
500hp373kW
382hp285kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
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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
61.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
599km372mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
450L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
90L
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 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V86,000 rpm3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
19.3 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 has 118 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 118 hp (88 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
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 V12
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
2,035 kg
4,486 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 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-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V124.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: 0.6 s.

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 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW
5.4 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-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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
382 hp
285 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
382 hp
285 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
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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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
599 km
372 mi
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CO2 score
353 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 118 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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