The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99) vs. Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 87,900
€ 161,500
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 161,500
ⓘ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 22.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 7.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 600.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 600
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
176.7
116.3
199.4
176.7 in
Length
199.4 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 600
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
1422 lb
29.52 %
General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 600
SR
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 600
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.953
2
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chrysler Viper
405 hp
510 hp
Mercedes CL 600
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chrysler Viper
465 lb‑ft
612 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 600
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 600
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 600
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.45 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.38 lb/hp
9.45 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 600
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Chrysler Viper
12 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
7 mpg
city
11 mpg
19 mpg
highway
24 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
221 mi
Range
391 mi
Chrysler Viper
221 mi
391 mi
Mercedes CL 600
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).
270.9 kWh
Chrysler Viper
382.7 kWh
270.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 600
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
