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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203)

CLC 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
388hp289kW
272hp203kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
633km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
4,448mm175in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,728mm68in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,476mm58in
Trunk volume
490L
310L
Max trunk volume-
1,100L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 has 116 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: 116 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
1,475 kg
3,252 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)CL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 0.9 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)CL 500 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: 2.3 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-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
744 km
462 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
633 km
393 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)CL 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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)CL 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 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)CL 500 V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.3 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)CL 500 V8
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
388 hp
289 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
633 km
393 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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) CL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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