Panoz Roadster (1992 – 1995) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The Panoz Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 430 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 6.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 225 km/h.
| Specification |
Panoz
Roadster
1992 – 1995
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1995 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 430 hp | 280 – 394 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 6.6 – 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.6 – 15.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 5,065 mm |
| Width | — | 1,913 mm |
| Height | — | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,944 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 2,040 – 2,200 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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