The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99) vs. Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 87,900
€ 226,100
€ 87,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 226,100
ⓘ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 23.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 7.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 65 AMG.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
48.3
76.2
84.1
55.8
73.7
83.9
76.2 in
Width
73.7 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
48.3 in
Height
55.8 in
96.2
176.7
116.3
200.2
176.7 in
Length
200.2 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
1543 lb
31.25 %
General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Code
M 275.982
2
Valves
3
10
Cylinders
12
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
405 hp
604 hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chrysler Viper
465 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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8.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
8.38 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Fuel Economy
12 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Chrysler Viper
12 mpg
16 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
7 mpg
city
11 mpg
19 mpg
highway
23 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
221 mi
Range
386 mi
Chrysler Viper
221 mi
386 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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).
274.7 kWh
Chrysler Viper
382.7 kWh
274.7 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
419 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
