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Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12vsMercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12

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 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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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 S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    630 hp
    470 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    418 mi
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
630hp470kW
630hp470kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
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
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
299hp/t223kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
474Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km418mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
5,044mm199in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,913mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,642mm65in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,643mm65in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
133mm5in
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 65 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V124,800-5,400 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
630 hp
470 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 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
2,170 kg
4,784 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 65 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V124.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: 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 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: 2.4 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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 65 V12
672 km
418 mi
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
629 km
391 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 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
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 S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12 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 65 V12
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 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
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,044 mm
198.6 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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
672 km
418 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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 S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) AMG S 65 V12

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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