Car comparison

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6vsMercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

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

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Nissan GT-R (R35)

3.8 V6

485 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) · Facelift 2005

AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8

507 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.3 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    597 km
    371 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
485hp362kW
507hp378kW
Torque
588Nm434lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
13.8s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
23.3L/100 km10.1mpg US12.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
405km252mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,590mm63in
-
Rear track
1,600mm63in
-
Ground clearance
105mm4in
-
Trunk volume
315L
435L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
74L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8PowerTorque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V66,400 rpm3,200-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V86,800 rpm5,250 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
13.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 has 22 hp more than Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V63.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V84.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8 has more power, Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8: 2.9 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
597 km
371 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
405 km
252 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
507 hp
378 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
4.3 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)Facelift 2005AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Power
485 hp
362 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
15.3 L/100 km
15.4 mpg US
18.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
405 km
252 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 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.

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
VehicleNissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) Facelift 2005 AMG CLK 63 Black Series V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK15.3 L/100 km15.4 mpg US18.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km26.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi43.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal2,295 L606 US gal505 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year4,016 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 192 km (119 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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