Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
| Category | CLK 430 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 279 / 275 | 285 / 281 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 340 / 251 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1531 / 3375 | 1471 / 3243 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 182 / 180 | 194 / 191 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLK 430 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.80 | 1:17.83 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CLK 430 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.4 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.6 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.5 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.0 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.7 s | 17.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.7 s | 22.5 s |
| 1000 m | 27.1 s | 25.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.8 s | 5.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.0 s | 17.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.2 s | 12.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 13.4 s @ 106.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | CLK 430 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 272 kph (169 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CLK 430 | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 89 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera 4S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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