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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8vsMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209)

AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

582 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2004
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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,667 kg
    3,675 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    395 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
582hp434kW
670hp500kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,667kg3,675lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,589mm181in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,560mm101in
Front track-
1,684mm66in
Rear track-
1,658mm65in
Trunk volume
395L
235L
Max trunk volume-
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
92L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V86,100 rpm3,500 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V125,400 rpm2,200-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.7 s
42.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,870 kg
4,123 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-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V83.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V123.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 0.7 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-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
672 km
417 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
556 km
345 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
582 hp
434 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 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-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
3.9 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-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
582 hp
434 kW
670 hp
500 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 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 (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8

  • Is 203 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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