The Comparative Analysis :
Honda NSX (16 - ..) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 185,000
€ 120,600
€ 185,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600
ⓘ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 Honda NSX is 23.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 8.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CL 500.
Honda NSX
Mercedes CL 500
47.4
76.3
87.3
55.9
73.7
83.9
76.3 in
Width
73.7 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
47.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
176.7
116.3
200.6
176.7 in
Length
200.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda NSX
Mercedes CL 500
4072 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
10.78 %
General
Honda NSX
Mercedes CL 500
NC
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda NSX
Mercedes CL 500
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
573 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Honda NSX
573 hp
429 hp
Mercedes CL 500
476 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda NSX
476 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes CL 500
Performance
Honda NSX
Mercedes CL 500
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
2.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 ft
0.000 sec
Honda NSX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
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7.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Honda NSX
7.11 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda NSX
Mercedes CL 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda NSX
24 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
367 mi
Range
543 mi
Honda NSX
367 mi
543 mi
Mercedes CL 500
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
179.9 kWh
Honda NSX
189.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda NSX
Mercedes CL 500
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
425 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft








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