The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02)
€ 165,100
€ 90,300
€ 165,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,300
ⓘ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 600 is 25.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 7.5 inches taller than the Chrysler Viper.
Mercedes CL 600
Chrysler Viper
55.9
73.7
83.9
48.3
76.2
84.1
73.7 in
Width
76.2 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
55.9 in
Height
48.3 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 600
Chrysler Viper
4817 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
1422 lb
29.52 %
General
Mercedes CL 600
Chrysler Viper
C216
Generation
SR
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 600
Chrysler Viper
V12 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.953
Engine Code
3
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
10
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
510 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
379 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes CL 600
510 hp
379 hp
Chrysler Viper
612 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
454 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes CL 600
612 lb‑ft
454 lb‑ft
Chrysler Viper
Performance
Mercedes CL 600
Chrysler Viper
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CL 600
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Viper
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9.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 600
9.45 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 600
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 600
17 mpg
19 mpg
Chrysler Viper
11 mpg
city
No data
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
405 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes CL 600
405 mi
423 mi
Chrysler Viper
Environmental Impact
261.5 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).
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).
231.1 kWh
Mercedes CL 600
261.5 kWh
231.1 kWh
Chrysler Viper
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 600
Chrysler Viper
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
