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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8vsRolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12

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

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe

6.75 i V12

460 hp6749 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2012

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
  • Lightest
    1,970 kg
    4,343 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.1 L/100 km
    13.0 mpg US
    15.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
388hp289kW
460hp343kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
720Nm531lb-ft
Curb weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
3,050kg6,724lb
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
75.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
104.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
6,749cc412cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
5,609mm221in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,987mm78in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,592mm63in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
3,320mm131in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,685mm66in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,670mm66in
Trunk volume
490L
395L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12: 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V125,350 rpm3,500 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
23.1 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
460 hp
343 kW

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12 has 72 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12: 72 hp (54 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
720 Nm
531 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
2,590 kg
5,710 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i 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-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V85.4 s
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V125.8 s

Although Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12: 0.4 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 and Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12: 3.6 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
637 km
396 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
460 hp
343 kW
5.8 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)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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
5,609 mm
220.8 in
Height
1,592 mm
62.7 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.8 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
Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 500 V8Rolls-RoycePhantom Coupe6.75 i V12
Power
388 hp
289 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
720 Nm
531 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
2,590 kg
5,710 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
5,609 mm
220.8 in
Height
1,592 mm
62.7 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
637 km
396 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
178 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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 CL (C216) CL 500 V8Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.75 i V12
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8

  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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