Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)
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
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)
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AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)
AMG CL 65 V12
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.4 s
- Fastest top speed408 km/h254 mph
- Most powerful918 hp685 kW
- Highest torque1,550 Nm1,143 lb-ft
- Lightest2,165 kg4,773 lb
- Best power-to-weight424 hp/t316 kW/t2.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption23.1 L/100 km10.2 mpg US12.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption10.0 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range608 km378 mi
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score92/100
- Best economy score67/100
- Best practicality score55/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp |
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| 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 | 388 km/h 241 mph | 376 km/h 234 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 4,800 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 4,800 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 4,800 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp | 4,800 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp |
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| 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 | - |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 918 hp 685 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 796 hp 593 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 722 hp 539 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp | 612 hp 456 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 1,550 Nm 1,143 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 1,350 Nm 996 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 1,220 Nm 900 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 2,165 kg 4,773 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 2,165 kg 4,773 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 2,165 kg 4,773 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 408 km/h 254 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 388 km/h 241 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 376 km/h 234 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 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
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 424 hp/t 316 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 367 hp/t 274 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 334 hp/t 249 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp | 283 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | 608 km 378 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | 608 km 378 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | 608 km 378 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp | 608 km 378 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3)918 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2)796 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1)722 hp | Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12612 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 3) 918 hp | Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp | Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 1) 722 hp | Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 612 hp |
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| Consumption | 14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK | 14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK | 14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK | 14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.90 LC100 km | 25.90 LC100 km | 25.90 LC100 km | 25.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.68 LC100 mi | 41.68 LC100 mi | 41.68 LC100 mi | 41.68 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal | 2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal | 2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal | 2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,885 LC/year | 3,885 LC/year | 3,885 LC/year | 3,885 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
Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 (Stage 2) 796 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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