The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Chrysler Viper GTS (97 - 99)
€ 227,800

€ 87,900

€ 227,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,900
ⓘ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 60.7 cm longer, 6.4 cm narrower and 19.1 cm taller than the Chrysler Viper.
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
1419
1871
2130
1228
1935
2135
1871 mm
Width
1935 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2135 mm
1419 mm
Height
1228 mm
2955
5095
2444
4488
5095 mm
Length
4488 mm
2955 mm
Wheelbase
2444 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
2245 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2645 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
705 kg
31.4 %

General
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
C216
Generation
SR
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
V12 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code

3
Valves
2
12
Cylinders
10
5980 CC
Engine Capacity
7990 CC
621 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
405 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
621 bhp
405 bhp
Chrysler Viper
1000 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
1000 NM
630 NM
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
61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CL 65 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper
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3.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
3.62 kg/bhp
3.8 kg/bhp
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
14 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
20 mpg
14 mpg
Chrysler Viper
13 mpg
city
8 mpg
29 mpg
motorway
23 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
391 mi
Range
221 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
391 mi
221 mi
Chrysler Viper
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).
382.7 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
270.9 kWh
382.7 kWh
Chrysler Viper
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
334 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
400 kg
Maximum Payload
190 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
261 L








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