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Compare Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series vs Mercedes CL C215 vs Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series

Variants
CL 55 AMG
CL 63 AMG
CL 500
CL 600

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
11.5 L / 12.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Payload
370 kg / 816 lbs
370 kg / 816 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 235/35 R 19 ZR Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R 19 ZR
Front wheel tires: 235/35 R 19 ZR Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R 19 ZR
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1271 mm / 50.0 in
1398 mm / 55.0 in
1271 mm / 50.0 in
Size | Length
4087 mm / 160.9 in
4993 mm / 196.6 in
4087 mm / 160.9 in
Size | Width
1794 mm / 70.6 in
1794 mm / 70.6 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs
1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2885 mm / 113.6 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
293 g/km
293 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.28
0.32
Fuel Economy
12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (combined) | 18.1 L/100km / 13.0 MPG (urban) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)
12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (combined) | 18.1 L/100km / 13.0 MPG (urban) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 3
Euro 4
Engine
M 113.989
M 113.989
Engine | Bore
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5750 rpm
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5750 rpm
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
73.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
73.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
5-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
85%
78%
Pros
  • Aggressive styling
  • The highest tune of M113K engine
  • Exceptional styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Superb V8 engines
  • Solid 5G-Tronic automatic transmission
  • Aggressive styling
  • The highest tune of M113K engine
Cons
  • No longer a convertible
  • A bit pointless compared to the SLK 55 AMG
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Horrendous ABC problems
  • Disastrous M137 V12 engine
  • No longer a convertible
  • A bit pointless compared to the SLK 55 AMG
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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