Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (2010 – 2014) vs Aston Martin Rapide (2010 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 517 hp against 476 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.3 s. The Aston Martin Rapide has the higher top speed: 303 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 14.9 L/100 km. The Aston Martin Rapide is the lighter car, from 1,950 kg against 2,070 kg. At 5,095 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 76 mm longer than the Aston Martin Rapide.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
2010 – 2014
|
Aston Martin
Rapide
2010 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2014 | 2010 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 435 – 517 hp | 476 hp |
| Torque | 700 – 830 Nm | 601 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 4.9 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 303 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 – 13.8 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,095 mm | 5,019 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 2,141 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,954 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,070 – 2,185 kg | 1,950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.