The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)

€ 125,700
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) Mercedes CL 500
€ 159,900
 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09) Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
€ 125,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 159,900

ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 28.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Mercedes CL 500
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
55.9
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
73.7
83.9
52.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)
74.6
82.4
73.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
55.9 in
Height
52.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
116.3
200.6
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)
104.1
172.5
200.6 in
Length
172.5 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CL 500
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
4674 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5633 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
21.7 %
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (07 - 09)

General

Mercedes CL 500
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
C216
Generation
Typ 920
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes CL 500
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.920
Engine Code
AR 8C
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
444 hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Performance

Mercedes CL 500
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
155 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.9 lb/hp
8.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CL 500
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
24 mpg
14 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
17 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
336 mi
Mercedes CL 500
521 mi
336 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
308.8 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
187.5 kWh
308.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
629 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CL 500
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
231 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data