Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C215) 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)

CL 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

CL 600 V12

367 hp5786 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.1 L/100 km
    13.0 mpg US
    15.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
388hp289kW
367hp274kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,380kg5,247lb
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
74.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,786cc353cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V125,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
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 (C216)CL 500 V8
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 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)CL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 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)CL 500 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V126.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: 0.7 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)CL 500 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: 1.3 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)CL 500 V8
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
744 km
462 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 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)CL 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 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
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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)CL 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 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 (C216)CL 500 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 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)CL 500 V8
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
Power
388 hp
289 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
744 km
462 mi
657 km
408 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 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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