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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

AMG S 63 V8

585 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

AMG CL 63 V8

544 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
Power
585hp436kW
544hp406kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Gross weight
2,535kg5,589lb
2,585kg5,699lb
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
451Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V85,500 rpm2,250-3,750 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V85,250-5,750 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
15.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
544 hp
406 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 has 41 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
2,060 kg
4,542 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V84.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8: 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
792 km
492 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
857 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
585 hp
436 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
544 hp
406 kW
4.5 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
4.5 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 63 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,060 kg
4,542 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
792 km
492 mi
857 km
533 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 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 S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 63 V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 63 V8

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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