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Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12

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 S-class Coupe (C140)

S 600 V12

394 hp5987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1996

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
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.9 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
367hp274kW
394hp294kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,720kg5,997lb
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
84.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
101.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
24.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,786cc353cu in
5,987cc365cu in
Length
4,993mm197in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,857mm73in
1,912mm75in
Height
1,398mm55in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
450L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
88L
100L

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 S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V125,200 rpm3,800 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
24.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has 27 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 S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 27 hp (20 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
570 Nm
420 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
2,165 kg
4,773 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 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 (C215)CL 600 V126.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V126.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 600 V12: 0.5 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)CL 600 V12
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
394 hp
294 kW
6.6 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C215)CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C140)S 600 V12
Power
367 hp
274 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 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
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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-
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
-
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 600 V12

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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