The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 74,100
€ 125,700
€ 74,100
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 substantially. The Chrysler Viper is 25.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 11.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
44
75.7
83.6
55.9
73.7
83.9
75.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
44 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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
1135 lb
24.28 %
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
389 hp
at 5150 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Chrysler Viper
389 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
457 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
9.1 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
24 mpg
Chrysler Viper
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
No data
Range
521 mi
Chrysler Viper
mi
521 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
No data
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
0 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
408 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
