The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 90,300
€ 125,700
€ 90,300
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 Chrysler Viper is 25.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 7.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
48.3
76.2
84.1
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.2 in
Width
73.7 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
48.3 in
Height
55.9 in
96.2
175.1
116.3
200.6
175.1 in
Length
200.6 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
1279 lb
27.37 %
General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
SR
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.920
2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
379 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Chrysler Viper
379 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
454 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
454 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.96 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Chrysler Viper
19 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
423 mi
Range
521 mi
Chrysler Viper
423 mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
231.1 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
Chrysler Viper
231.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
No data
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
419 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
