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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

AMG CL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,165 kg
    4,773 lb
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp

  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.8 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
Power
612hp456kW
630hp470kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,645kg5,831lb
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
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
608km378mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp4,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
14.9 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
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

Although Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp has more power, Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp: 0.5 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)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
630 hp
470 kW
4.4 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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp 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)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.4 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 (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12630 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
608 km
378 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 630 hp
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,754 LC/year

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