Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-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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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199)

5.5 V8 Kompressor

626 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

AMG CL 65 V12

612 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    334 km/h
    208 mph
  • Most powerful
    626 hp
    467 kW
  • Lightest
    1,693 kg
    3,732 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    370 hp/t
    276 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.9 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
626hp467kW
612hp456kW
Torque
780Nm575lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,693kg3,732lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,635kg5,809lb
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 331 km/h / 205 mph
Calculated
56.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
23.1L/100 km10.2mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
370hp/t276kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
5,090mm200in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,261mm50in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
272L
490L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
97L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V124,800 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.1 s
-
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
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
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
612 hp
456 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
334 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V124.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12: 0.6 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
608 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
626 hp
467 kW
3.8 s
334 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
626 hp
467 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
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 SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 Kompressor
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCL (C216)AMG CL 65 V12
Power
626 hp
467 kW
612 hp
456 kW
Torque
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
334 km/h
208 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,261 mm
49.6 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
669 km
416 mi
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
370 hp/t
276 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 472 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 69 km/h (43 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) AMG CL 65 V12

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Has 218 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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