Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

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 S-class Coupe (C217)

S 400

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    188 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400

  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
382hp285kW
367hp274kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight-
2,540kg5,600lb
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
77.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
19.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg 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
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
490L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
80L
CO2 emissions-
208g/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 S-class Coupe (C217) S 400PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
19.9 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
170 km/h
105 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 has 15 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
500 Nm
369 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
1,960 kg
4,321 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
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 550 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 4005.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400: 0.2 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
367 hp
274 kW
5.6 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 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)CL 550 V8Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 400
Power
382 hp
285 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
-
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
-
208 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 400
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 550 V8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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