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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 3)

612 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)

530 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)

481 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 500 V8

408 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

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
    355 km/h
    221 mph
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    930 Nm
    686 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,815 kg
    4,001 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    337 hp/t
    251 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    920 km
    571 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • 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
1,815kg4,001lb
1,815kg4,001lb
1,815kg4,001lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,375kg5,236lb
2,375kg5,236lb
2,375kg5,236lb
2,375kg5,236lb
Top speed
355 km/h
221 mph
+90 km/h
338 km/h
210 mph
+73 km/h
327 km/h
203 mph
+62 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 351 km/h / 218 mph-1.3 s
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 335 km/h / 208 mph+5.0 s
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph+9.0 s
Calculated
64.3s99% 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
10.0s-6.6 s
Calculated
11.5s-5.2 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.1 s
Calculated
16.6s
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
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
337hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
512Nm/t343lb-ft/ton
Calculated
446Nm/t299lb-ft/ton
Calculated
403Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
920km571mi
Calculated
920km571mi
Calculated
920km571mi
Calculated
920km571mi
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
10.0 s
11.5 s
12.5 s
16.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.9 s
43.9 s
65.4 s
-
Top speed
355 km/h
221 mph
338 km/h
210 mph
327 km/h
203 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
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
197 km/h
122 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
355 km/h
221 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
530 hp
396 kW
4.1 s
338 km/h
210 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
481 hp
359 kW
4.3 s
327 km/h
203 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
355 km/h
221 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
338 km/h
210 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
327 km/h
203 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
355 km/h
221 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
338 km/h
210 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
327 km/h
203 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 2)530 hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8 (Stage 1)481 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 500 V8408 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
355 km/h
221 mph
338 km/h
210 mph
327 km/h
203 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
920 km
571 mi
920 km
571 mi
920 km
571 mi
920 km
571 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
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other 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
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 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 45 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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