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Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8vsSaleen S7 7.0 i 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

Saleen S7

7.0 i V8

558 hp7011 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Most powerful
    582 hp
    434 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Saleen S7 7.0 i V8

  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    446 hp/t
    333 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8SaleenS77.0 i V8
Power
582hp434kW
558hp416kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
712Nm525lb-ft
Curb weight
1,667kg3,675lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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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
48.4s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.9s
9.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.1L/100 km12.3mpg US14.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
446hp/t333kW/t202hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
570Nm/t381lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
7,011cc428cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,775mm188in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,990mm78in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,040mm41in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track-
1,750mm69in
Rear track-
1,710mm67in
Trunk volume
395L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
92L
72L

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 V8Saleen S7 7.0 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Saleen S7 7.0 i 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
SaleenS77.0 i V86,400 rpm4,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8SaleenS77.0 i V8
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
9.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.7 s
34.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
219 km/h
136 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
558 hp
416 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8 has 24 hp more than Saleen S7 7.0 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Saleen S7 7.0 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C209) AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8: 24 hp (18 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
712 Nm
525 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
1,250 kg
2,756 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
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
SaleenS77.0 i V83.9 s

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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
446 hp/t
333 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp

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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
558 hp
416 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
SaleenS77.0 i V8
Power
558 hp
416 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-
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,040 mm
40.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLK (C209)AMG CLK DTM 5.5 V8SaleenS77.0 i V8
Power
582 hp
434 kW
558 hp
416 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
712 Nm
525 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
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
13.7 L/100 km
17.2 mpg US
20.6 mpg UK
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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-
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,040 mm
40.9 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
-
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
446 hp/t
333 kW/t
2.2 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 V8
Consumption13.7 L/100 km17.2 mpg US20.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.58 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,055 L543 US gal452 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,596 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saleen S7 7.0 i V8

  • Is 417 kg lighter
  • Has 97 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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