The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14) vs. Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98)
€ 120,600
€ 74,100
€ 120,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes CL 500 is 25.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 11.9 inches taller than the Chrysler Viper.
Mercedes CL 500
Chrysler Viper
55.9
73.7
83.9
44
75.7
83.6
73.7 in
Width
75.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.6 in
55.9 in
Height
44 in
116.3
200.6
96.2
175.1
200.6 in
Length
175.1 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 500
Chrysler Viper
4564 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
22.46 %
General
Mercedes CL 500
Chrysler Viper
C216
Generation
SR
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 500
Chrysler Viper
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 5150 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
429 hp
389 hp
Chrysler Viper
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes CL 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Chrysler Viper
Performance
Mercedes CL 500
Chrysler Viper
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 500
10.64 lb/hp
9.1 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 500
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
No data
Mercedes CL 500
25 mpg
mpg
Chrysler Viper
17 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
543 mi
Range
No data
Mercedes CL 500
543 mi
mi
Chrysler Viper
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
No data
Mercedes CL 500
179.9 kWh
0 kWh
Chrysler Viper
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 500
Chrysler Viper
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
408 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
