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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12vsRolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

AMG CL 65 V12

630 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013
VS

Rolls-Royce Wraith

6.6 V12

632 hp6592 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    1,000 Nm
    738 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,170 kg
    4,784 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.8 L/100 km
    10.8 mpg US
    13.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    629 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
630hp470kW
632hp471kW
Torque
1,000Nm738lb-ft
870Nm642lb-ft
Curb weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Gross weight
2,645kg5,831lb
2,810kg6,195lb
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
55.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
461Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
629km391mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,980cc365cu in
6,592cc402cu in
Length
5,106mm201in
5,285mm208in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,947mm77in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,507mm59in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
3,112mm123in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,622mm64in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,668mm66in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
490L
470L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
83L
CO2 emissions-
327g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V124,600-5,000 rpm2,300-4,300 rpm5,250 rpm
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V125,600 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
630 hp
470 kW
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
632 hp
471 kW

Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has 2 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 Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
870 Nm
642 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
2,440 kg
5,379 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-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 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

Although Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12 and Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12: 0.1 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)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 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-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
629 km
391 mi
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
568 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
632 hp
471 kW
4.5 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)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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,507 mm
59.3 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)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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
632 hp
471 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 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-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
4.5 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)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
Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010AMG CL 65 V12Rolls-RoyceWraith6.6 V12
Power
630 hp
470 kW
632 hp
471 kW
Torque
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
870 Nm
642 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
2,440 kg
5,379 lb
Fuel consumption
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
5,285 mm
208.1 in
Height
1,507 mm
59.3 in
Range score
629 km
391 mi
568 km
353 mi
CO2 score
-
327 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 AMG CL 65 V12Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12
Consumption14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.03 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.27 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,754 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Rolls-Royce Wraith 6.6 V12

  • Has 2 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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