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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450

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

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216)

CL 550 V8

382 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292)

AMG GLE 450

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 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
    382 hp
    285 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,035 kg
    4,486 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450

  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
Power
382hp285kW
367hp274kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Gross weight-
2,880kg6,349lb
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
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
116.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
989km615mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,871mm74in
2,003mm79in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,731mm68in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,658mm65in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,725mm68in
Trunk volume
490L
650L
Max trunk volume-
1,720L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
93L
CO2 emissions-
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V86,000 rpm3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 4505,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
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
19.3 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 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
171 km/h
106 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
2,145 kg
4,729 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 550 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450: 0.4 s.

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 550 V8
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8
382 hp
285 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
367 hp
274 kW
5.8 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 550 V8
Power
382 hp
285 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C292)AMG GLE 450
Power
382 hp
285 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
2,145 kg
4,729 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,731 mm
68.1 in
Range score
-
989 km
615 mi
CO2 score
-
219 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 450
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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