Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorvsMercedes-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 CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

AMG CL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    337 km/h
    209 mph
  • Most powerful
    650 hp
    485 kW
  • Lightest
    1,649 kg
    3,635 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    394 hp/t
    294 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.9 L/100 km
    11.3 mpg US
    13.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    669 km
    416 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100

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

  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
650hp485kW
630hp470kW
Torque
820Nm605lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,649kg3,635lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,645kg5,831lb
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 334 km/h / 207 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.9L/100 km11.3mpg US13.5mpg UK
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
394hp/t294kW/t179hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
497Nm/t333lb-ft/ton
Calculated
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
669km416mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,656mm183in
5,106mm201in
Width
1,908mm75in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,251mm49in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,955mm116in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
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) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor6,500 rpm3,250-5,000 rpm6,750 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
14.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
40.3 s
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Top speed
337 km/h
209 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
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
820 Nm
605 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
1,649 kg
3,635 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
337 km/h
209 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor3.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: 0.8 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
669 km
416 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
650 hp
485 kW
3.6 s
337 km/h
209 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,251 mm
49.3 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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 SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 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)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
3.6 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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-BenzSLR McLaren (C199)722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Power
650 hp
485 kW
630 hp
470 kW
Torque
820 Nm
605 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.4 s
Top speed
337 km/h
209 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,649 kg
3,635 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,656 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,251 mm
49.3 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
669 km
416 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
394 hp/t
294 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 KompressorMercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199) 722 Edition 5.5 V8 Kompressor

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 521 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 72 km/h (45 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 104 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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