Panoz Esperante (1999 – 2007) vs Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 347 hp against 320 hp. The Panoz Esperante is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 5.4 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,451 kg against 1,620 kg. At 4,567 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG is 92 mm longer than the Panoz Esperante.
| Specification |
Panoz
Esperante
1999 – 2007
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLK AMG
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2007 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 320 hp | 347 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 510 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,567 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,356 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,713 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,451 kg | 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.