Performance Review: Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes CL Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Mercedes CL Class has a 5513cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The CL Class shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the CL Class's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2185 kgs (4817 lbs) this makes the Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes CL Class shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 5513cc 36V V12 engine produces 505 bhp (376 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 612 lb-ft (829.7 Nm) @ 1900 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes CL Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance (256.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes CL Class.

The Mercedes CL Class has a Power to weight ratio of 231.1 bhp per ton and 280.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 CL Class competing with the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance (256.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (255.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes CL Class generating around 280.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Saloon (304.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1998 Aston-Martin Vantage 600 (304.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CL Class and the 1994 Toyota Celica GT Four ST205

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes CL Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.4 secs @ 102.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1994 Toyota Celica GT Four ST205 (13.34 secs), the 2017 BMW 2 Series M240i (13.34 secs), and the 1969 Ford Torino 1st Gen Cobra Hardtop Ram Air (13.35 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 CL Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2006 CL Class Rivals List.

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