The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 500 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CL 500 7G-TRONIC (06 - 10)
€ 127,500

€ 114,800

€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 114,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S 500 Coupé is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the CL 500.
S 500 Coupé
CL 500
55.6
74.8
83
55.8
73.7
83.9
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
55.6 in
Height
55.8 in
115.9
197.9
116.3
199.4
197.9 in
Length
199.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
116.3 in
Vehicle Weight
S 500 Coupé
CL 500
4608 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.54 %

General
S 500 Coupé
CL 500
C217
Generation
C216
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S 500 Coupé
CL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 278.929
Engine Code
M 273.961


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
S 500 Coupé
449 hp
383 hp
CL 500
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
S 500 Coupé
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
CL 500
Performance
S 500 Coupé
CL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S 500 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

CL 500
▶ REPLAY
10.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
S 500 Coupé
10.26 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
CL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S 500 Coupé
CL 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
S 500 Coupé
27 mpg
19 mpg
CL 500
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
565 mi
Range
462 mi
S 500 Coupé
565 mi
462 mi
CL 500
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
229.2 kWh
S 500 Coupé
166.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
CL 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S 500 Coupé
CL 500
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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