The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CL 65 AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS PDK (15 - 17)
€ 227,800

€ 181,700

€ 227,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 181,700
ⓘ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 21.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
55.9
73.7
83.9
50.8
74
77.9
73.7 in
Width
74 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
55.9 in
Height
50.8 in
116.3
200.6
96.7
178.9
200.6 in
Length
178.9 in
116.3 in
Wheelbase
96.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
4949 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
1653 lb
33.4 %

General
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
C216
Generation
991
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 275
Engine Series
M 275.982
Engine Code

3
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
621 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 8250 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
621 hp
493 hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
738 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
738 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Performance
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 lb/hp
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
7.97 lb/hp
6.69 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
16 mpg
19 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
391 mi
Range
313 mi
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
391 mi
313 mi
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
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).
240.6 kWh
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
270.9 kWh
240.6 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
538 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CL 65 AMG
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data