The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Chrysler Viper GTS (99 - 02)
€ 226,100

€ 90,300

€ 226,100
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 65 AMG is 25 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 7.5 inches taller than the Chrysler Viper.
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
48.3 in
116.3
200.2
96.2
175.1
200.2 in
Length
175.1 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
4938 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
1543 lb
31.25 %

General
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code

3
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
8 L / 391 cu in
604 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
379 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
604 hp
379 hp
Chrysler Viper
738 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
454 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
454 lb‑ft
Chrysler Viper
Performance
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
8.18 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
16 mpg
19 mpg
Chrysler Viper
11 mpg
city
No data
23 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
386 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
386 mi
423 mi
Chrysler Viper
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 65 AMG
274.7 kWh
231.1 kWh
Chrysler Viper
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
871 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data