Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (2011 – 2013) vs Tesla Model S (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Tesla Model S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 762 hp against 630 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.0 s against 4.4 s. It is the lighter car, from 2,108 kg against 2,245 kg. At 5,105 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is 127 mm longer than the Tesla Model S.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL AMG
2011 – 2013
|
Tesla
Model S
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Drive | RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 630 hp | 381 – 762 hp |
| Torque | 1,001 Nm | 441 – 967 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 3.0 – 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 193 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,105 mm | 4,976 – 4,978 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,963 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,435 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,954 mm | 2,959 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,245 kg | 2,108 – 2,239 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.