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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12vsMercedes-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

CL 600 V12

517 hp5513 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 CL 600 V12

  • 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
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.2 L/100 km
    11.1 mpg US
    13.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
517hp386kW
500hp373kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
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
62.2s99% 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
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
599km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,513cc336cu in
Length
5,095mm201in
4,993mm197in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,857mm73in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,398mm55in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,578mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
490L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
83L
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 CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12: 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 2010CL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 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 2010CL 600 V12Mercedes-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
16.0 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
181 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
500 hp
373 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12 has 17 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 CL 600 V12: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
830 Nm
612 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 2010CL 600 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 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 2010CL 600 V12
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 2010CL 600 V124.6 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 CL 600 V12 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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 CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 0.7 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 2010CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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 2010CL 600 V12
593 km
368 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 2010CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 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
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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 2010CL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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 2010CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 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
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 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
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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
593 km
368 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
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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