Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1981 – 1992) vs Daimler Double Six Series III (1979 – 1992): specs compared
Both offer around 300 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 15.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,605 kg against 1,930 kg. The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors dates from 1981 – 1992, the Daimler Double Six Series III from 1979 – 1992.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1981 – 1992
|
Daimler
Double Six Series III
1979 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1992 | 1979 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 300 hp | 299 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 455 Nm | 432 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 9.7 s | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 211 – 250 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.1 – 14.1 L/100 km | 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 – 5,060 mm | 5,060 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,412 mm | 1,377 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,605 – 1,760 kg | 1,930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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