The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10)
€ 87,900

€ 114,800

€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,800
ⓘ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 57.7 cm shorter, 6.4 cm wider and 19 cm lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
1228
1935
2135
1418
1871
2130
1935 mm
Width
1871 mm
2135 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1228 mm
Height
1418 mm
2444
4488
2955
5065
4488 mm
Length
5065 mm
2444 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
1540 kg
Kerb Weight
1995 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
455 kg
22.81 %

General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
SR
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.961

2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
7990 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
405 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chrysler Viper
405 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes CL 500
630 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
630 NM
530 NM
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
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3.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.21 kg/bhp
Chrysler Viper
3.8 kg/bhp
5.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Chrysler Viper
14 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
8 mpg
city
16 mpg
23 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
221 mi
Range
462 mi
Chrysler Viper
221 mi
462 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
382.7 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).
229.2 kWh
Chrysler Viper
382.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
480 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
190 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
261 L
Boot Capacity
490 L








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