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 23.9 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 7.5 inches taller than the Chrysler Viper.
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
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
176.7
200.6 in
Length
176.7 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
4949 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
1554 lb
31.4 %

General
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
C216
Generation
SR
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
405 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
621 hp
405 hp
Chrysler Viper
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
465 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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7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
7.97 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
12 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
16 mpg
12 mpg
Chrysler Viper
11 mpg
city
7 mpg
24 mpg
highway
19 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
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)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Chrysler Viper
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
882 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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