the bmw m3 have 420 hp not 414hp
Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG vs BMW M3
| Category | CL 65 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 612 / 604 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 1001 / 738 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2163 / 4769 | 1630 / 3594 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 283 / 279 | 258 / 254 |
| Average price | €221,000 | €77,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | CL 65 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Oschersleben | 1:49.60 | 1:47.20 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:49.40 | 1:40.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CL 65 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.4 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.6 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.2 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.9 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.8 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.7 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.9 s | 9.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 100.0 mph | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | CL 65 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 59.7 kph (37.1 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (128 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 139 m (456 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CL 65 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 85 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 89 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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