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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) · Facelift 2010

CL 600 V12

517 hp5513 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2010-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217)

S 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    830 Nm
    612 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    245 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Lightest
    2,015 kg
    4,442 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    808 km
    502 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
517hp386kW
455hp339kW
Torque
830Nm612lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,595kg5,721lb
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
62.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
808km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,513cc336cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,095mm201in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,419mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,955mm116in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,607mm63in
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
490L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
83L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V125,000 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12 has 62 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
2,015 kg
4,442 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 2010CL 600 V12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V124.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V84.6 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 2010CL 600 V12
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12: 4.1 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
593 km
368 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
808 km
502 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
455 hp
339 kW
4.6 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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

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 2010CL 600 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 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)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.6 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 2010CL 600 V12
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCL (C216)Facelift 2010CL 600 V12Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)S 500 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
830 Nm
612 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,095 mm
200.6 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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
593 km
368 mi
808 km
502 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) Facelift 2010 CL 600 V12

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 19 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) S 500 V8

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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