The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 159,900

€ 125,700

€ 159,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is 28.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Mercedes CL 500
52.8
74.6
82.4
55.9
73.7
83.9
74.6 in
Width
73.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
52.8 in
Height
55.9 in
104.1
172.5
116.3
200.6
172.5 in
Length
200.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Mercedes CL 500
3660 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
1014 lb
21.7 %

General
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Mercedes CL 500
Typ 920
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Mercedes CL 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
AR 8C
Engine Code
M 278.920

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
444 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Mercedes CL 500
181 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
▶ REPLAY
8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
8.24 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
14 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
10 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
336 mi
Range
521 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
336 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
308.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
308.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
629 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
231 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data