Panoz Esperante GT (2000 – 2007) vs Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Cabrio (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 347 hp against 305 hp. The Panoz Esperante GT is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 6.2 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,755 kg. At 4,567 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Cabrio is 89 mm longer than the Panoz Esperante GT.
| Specification |
Panoz
Esperante GT
2000 – 2007
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLK AMG Cabrio
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2007 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 347 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,567 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,356 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 kg | 1,755 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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