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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)

612 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)

530 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)

481 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    346 km/h
    215 mph
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    930 Nm
    686 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    328 hp/t
    245 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    860 km
    535 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
Power
612hp456kW+204 hp
530hp396kW+122 hp
481hp359kW+73 hp
408hp304kW
Torque
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,425kg5,346lb
2,425kg5,346lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
+81 km/h
329 km/h
204 mph
+64 km/h
318 km/h
198 mph
+53 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 343 km/h / 213 mph-3.0 s
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph+2.9 s
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph+6.6 s
Calculated
65.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.2s-6.6 s
Calculated
11.7s-5.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-3.9 s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
499Nm/t334lb-ft/ton
Calculated
434Nm/t291lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
860km535mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
860km535mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,937mm194in
4,937mm194in
4,937mm194in
4,937mm194in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 408 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 408 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp5,000-5,750 rpm1,600-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
11.7 s
12.8 s
16.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.3 s
55.5 s
-
-
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
10.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
132 mph
202 km/h
125 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp has 204 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 408 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 408 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp: 204 hp (152 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 408 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 hp, separated by only 0.3 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
612 hp
456 kW
3.7 s
346 km/h
215 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
530 hp
396 kW
4.1 s
329 km/h
204 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
481 hp
359 kW
4.3 s
318 km/h
198 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
Power
530 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
329 km/h
204 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
Power
481 hp
359 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.8 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hp
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)612 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
Power
612 hp
456 kW
530 hp
396 kW
481 hp
359 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
346 km/h
215 mph
329 km/h
204 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
860 km
535 mi
860 km
535 mi
860 km
535 mi
860 km
535 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2) 530 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1) 481 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 408 hp
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3) 612 hp

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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