The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 119,600

€ 120,600

€ 119,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the CL 500 4MATIC is 1.2 inches shorter and 0 inches lower.
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500 PLUS
55.8
73.7
83.9
55.9
73.7
83.9
73.7 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
55.8 in
Height
55.9 in
116.3
199.4
116.3
200.6
199.4 in
Length
200.6 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500 PLUS
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.21 %

General
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500 PLUS
C216
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500 PLUS
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 273.968
Engine Code
M 278.920


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
CL 500 4MATIC
383 hp
429 hp
CL 500 PLUS
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
CL 500 4MATIC
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
CL 500 PLUS
Performance
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500 PLUS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

CL 500 4MATIC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

CL 500 PLUS
▶ REPLAY
11.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
CL 500 4MATIC
11.77 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
CL 500 PLUS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500 PLUS
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
CL 500 4MATIC
19 mpg
25 mpg
CL 500 PLUS
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
27 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
462 mi
Range
543 mi
CL 500 4MATIC
462 mi
543 mi
CL 500 PLUS
Environmental Impact
229.2 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
CL 500 4MATIC
229.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
CL 500 PLUS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CL 500 4MATIC
CL 500 PLUS
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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