Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1972 – 1981) vs Ford Thunderbird (1972 – 1976): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 215 hp. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 2,085 kg. At 5,486 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 746 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1972 – 1981
|
Ford
Thunderbird
1972 – 1976
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1981 | 1972 – 1976 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 185 – 239 hp | 215 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 401 Nm | 443 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 10.8 s | — |
| Top speed | 200 – 225 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 13.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 5,486 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 2,014 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,323 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,058 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,635 kg | 2,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
More comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors vs BMW 3.0 CSiMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors vs BMW 3.0 CSLMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors vs Chevrolet CamaroMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors vs Chevrolet CamaroMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors vs Ford MustangMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors vs Porsche 911 CarreraMercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors vs Porsche 911 Carrera RSFord Thunderbird vs Dodge Charger