Car comparison

TVR Griffith 5.0vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

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

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TVR Griffith

5.0

326 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-2002
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

AMG CLK 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRGriffith5.0Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
326hp243kW
347hp259kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,943mm76in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,488mm59in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
57L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Griffith 5.0Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • TVR Griffith 5.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRGriffith5.05,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRGriffith5.0Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
21.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has 21 hp more than TVR Griffith 5.0.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
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
TVRGriffith5.04.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V86.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has more power, TVR Griffith 5.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 1.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
4.4 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
6.2 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
TVRGriffith5.0
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRGriffith5.0Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
-
530 km
329 mi
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 101 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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