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Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.

The fastest tested production Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.27 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.38 seconds at 114.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested production Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Coupe, which took 4.27 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.38 seconds at 114.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Across the 1 verified production test of the Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.27 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.38 seconds at 114.45 mph.

Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG, led by the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG RENNtech Coupe at 4.70 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.

Fastest 0–60 4.27sec 2003 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 4.27sec Across 1 production run
Fastest Modified 4.70sec 2003 RENNtech Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 12.38sec @ 114.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.27sec 2003 Coupe
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG

Across 1 verified production run, the Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG ranges from 4.27 to 4.27 seconds 0–60, with a 4.27-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.

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Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
C215 1999–2006 4.27s 4.27s — 2003 Coupe 1 The C215 generation (1999–2006) averaged 4.27 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2003 Coupe at 4.27 seconds. Output was 493 hp across 5.4L Supercharger V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
C215 1999–2006
Avg 0–60 4.27s
Fastest 4.27s
Tests 1
2003 Coupe
The C215 generation (1999–2006) averaged 4.27 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 2003 Coupe at 4.27 seconds. Output was 493 hp across 5.4L Supercharger V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

1 production test + 1 modified · 1 year
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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG

1 production run + 1 modified
Avg 0–60 4.27 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.38 sec
Production Tests 1+1 mod
#01
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Coupe
4.27sec 0–60
12.38s ¼ mi @ 114.5 mph
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0–60 mph
4.27 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.38 sec
Trap Speed
114.5 mph
Engine
5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
Horsepower
493 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,340 lbs
Power-to-Weight
8.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
13 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 1 production runs
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Coupe
MOD
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG RENNtech Coupe
4.70sec 0–60
12.70s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph
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0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
117.0 mph
Engine
5.4L Supercharger V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
Curb Weight
4,380 lbs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Tuner
RENNtech
Overall Rank
Unranked — modified or prototype
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG RENNtech Coupe

How we verify Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest production Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG on record is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.27 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.38 seconds at 114.5 mph. A modified 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG is quicker still at 4.70 seconds, but is not a stock car and is excluded from our records.
The slowest recorded production Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG is the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG Coupe, which takes 4.27 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.38 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG reaches 60 mph in 4.27 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.38 seconds at roughly 114.5 mph. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this average.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run plus 1 modified or prototype run shown separately. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.

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