Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1981 – 1992) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (1981 – 1989): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Turbo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Turbo is the lighter car, from 1,419 kg against 1,605 kg. At 5,060 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 770 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1981 – 1992
|
Porsche
911 Turbo
1981 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1992 | 1981 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 300 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 455 Nm | 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 9.7 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 211 – 250 km/h | 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.1 – 14.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 – 5,060 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,412 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,605 – 1,760 kg | 1,419 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.