The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10) vs. Porsche 911 GT2 RS PDK (17 - 18)
€ 114,800

€ 285,200

€ 114,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 285,200
ⓘ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 20.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.8 inches taller than the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
55.8
73.7
83.9
51.1
74
77.9
73.7 in
Width
74 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.8 in
Height
51.1 in
116.3
199.4
96.6
179.1
199.4 in
Length
179.1 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
4398 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
992 lb
22.55 %

General
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
C216
Generation
991
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.961
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
690 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
383 hp
690 hp
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
391 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
211 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 GT2 RS
▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
11.48 lb/hp
4.94 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CL 500
19 mpg
20 mpg
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
462 mi
Range
337 mi
Mercedes CL 500
462 mi
337 mi
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
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).
223.5 kWh
Mercedes CL 500
229.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
628 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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