The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (06 - 10) vs. Mercedes CL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 161,500

€ 125,700

€ 161,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 125,700
ⓘ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 and height, but the CL 600 is 1.2 inches shorter.
CL 600
CL 500
55.9
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
55.9 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 600
CL 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.97 %

General
CL 600
CL 500
C216
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CL 600
CL 500
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 275.953
Engine Code
M 278.920


3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
CL 600
510 hp
429 hp
CL 500
612 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
CL 600
612 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
CL 500
Performance
CL 600
CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

CL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

CL 500
▶ REPLAY
9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
CL 600
9.45 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CL 600
CL 500
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
CL 600
16 mpg
24 mpg
CL 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
391 mi
Range
521 mi
CL 600
391 mi
521 mi
CL 500
Environmental Impact
270.9 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).
187.5 kWh
CL 600
270.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
CL 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
547 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CL 600
CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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