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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215)

CL 600 V12

367 hp5786 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    657 km
    408 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430

  • Lightest
    1,555 kg
    3,428 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
367hp274kW
279hp208kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
1,960kg4,321lb
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
85.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
544km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,786cc353cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,376mm54in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
-
Front track
1,577mm62in
-
Rear track
1,578mm62in
-
Trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V125,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
22.4 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,555 kg
3,428 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)CL 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
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)CL 600 V126.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4306.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 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 (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: 2.0 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)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
657 km
408 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
544 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
6.4 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)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
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 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)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-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) 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 (C215)CL 600 V12
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 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)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
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
367 hp
274 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
544 km
338 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 113 km (70 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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