Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) · Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 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 E-class Coupe (C207)

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    606 km
    376 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
500hp373kW
388hp289kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,180kg4,806lb
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
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23L/100 km10.2mpg US12.3mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
237hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
415Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
599km372mi
Calculated
606km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
4,698mm185in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
66L
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 E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
17.5 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
176 km/h
110 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 112 hp (84 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
1,640 kg
3,616 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V85.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8: 0.4 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
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) Facelift 2002 CL 600 V12: 3.8 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 (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
599 km
372 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
606 km
376 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
500 hp
373 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.2 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 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
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-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 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 (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.2 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
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)Facelift 2002CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)E 500 V8
Power
500 hp
373 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.2 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
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
599 km
372 mi
606 km
376 mi
CO2 score
353 g/km
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
237 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
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 V12Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 112 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 500 V8

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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