The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 600 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 14)
€ 165,100

€ 120,600

€ 165,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the CL 600 and the CL 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 200.6 inches long, 73.7 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
200.6
116.3
200.6
200.6 in
Length
200.6 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
CL 600
CL 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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 1800 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
10.64 lb/hp
CL 600
9.45 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CL 600
CL 500
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
CL 600
17 mpg
25 mpg
CL 500
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
405 mi
Range
543 mi
CL 600
405 mi
543 mi
CL 500
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).
179.9 kWh
CL 600
261.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
CL 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CL 600
CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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