Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197)

6.2 V8

571 hp6208 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.1 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    395 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    352 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
582hp434kW
571hp426kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,667kg3,675lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
64.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
10.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,939mm76in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,262mm50in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,680mm106in
Front track-
1,682mm66in
Rear track-
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
395L
176L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
92L
85L

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 SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8: 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V86,800 rpm4,750 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
10.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.7 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
206 km/h
128 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 11 hp (8 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
650 Nm
479 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
317 km/h
197 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V83.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 0.1 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-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 0.5 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
352 hp/t
263 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
644 km
400 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
571 hp
426 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 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
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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
571 hp
426 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
3.8 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-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Coupe (C197)6.2 V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
571 hp
426 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
644 km
400 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
176 L
6.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
352 hp/t
263 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 SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 219 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (C197) 6.2 V8

  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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