Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    408 km/h
    254 mph
  • Most powerful
    918 hp
    685 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,550 Nm
    1,143 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,165 kg
    4,773 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    424 hp/t
    316 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.1 L/100 km
    10.2 mpg US
    12.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    608 km
    378 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
Power
918hp685kW+306 hp
796hp593kW+184 hp
722hp539kW+110 hp
612hp456kW
Torque
1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm
1,350Nm996lb-ft+350 Nm
1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,635kg5,809lb
2,635kg5,809lb
2,635kg5,809lb
Top speed
408 km/h
254 mph
+143 km/h
388 km/h
241 mph
+123 km/h
376 km/h
234 mph
+111 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 404 km/h / 251 mph+6.4 s
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 384 km/h / 239 mph+14.1 s
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 372 km/h / 231 mph+19.4 s
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-1.0 s
3.7s-0.7 s
4.0s-0.4 s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
8.5s-6.4 s
Calculated
9.7s-5.2 s
Calculated
10.6s-4.3 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
11.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
424hp/t316kW/t192hp/1000 lb
Calculated
367hp/t274kW/t167hp/1000 lb
Calculated
334hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
716Nm/t479lb-ft/ton
Calculated
624Nm/t417lb-ft/ton
Calculated
564Nm/t377lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
608km378mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,090mm200in
5,090mm200in
5,090mm200in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,955mm116in
2,955mm116in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
490L
490L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
90L
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 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp4,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.5 s
9.7 s
10.6 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
20.3 s
25.3 s
29.5 s
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Top speed
408 km/h
254 mph
388 km/h
241 mph
376 km/h
234 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.6 s
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
11.6 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
233 km/h
145 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp has 306 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) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp: 306 hp (228 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

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp, separated by only 0.2 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)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
918 hp
685 kW
3.4 s
408 km/h
254 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
796 hp
593 kW
3.7 s
388 km/h
241 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
722 hp
539 kW
4.0 s
376 km/h
234 mph
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

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 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
408 km/h
254 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)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
388 km/h
241 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)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 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)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

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 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
408 km/h
254 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
Power
796 hp
593 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
388 km/h
241 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
Power
722 hp
539 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
376 km/h
234 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
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-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 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 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
3.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.0 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

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 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hpMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp
Power
918 hp
685 kW
796 hp
593 kW
722 hp
539 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
1,550 Nm
1,143 lb-ft
1,350 Nm
996 lb-ft
1,220 Nm
900 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
408 km/h
254 mph
388 km/h
241 mph
376 km/h
234 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 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
5,090 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
5,090 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
5,090 mm
200.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
608 km
378 mi
608 km
378 mi
608 km
378 mi
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
424 hp/t
316 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 918 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hpMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp
Consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.90 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.68 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,885 LC/year3,885 LC/year3,885 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 57 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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