Mercedes-Benz CL500 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CL500 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CL500 is the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.20 seconds at 100.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CL500 is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe, which took 6.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.70 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CL500 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.03 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.30 seconds at 99.63 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.80sec
2001 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
6.03sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.30sec
@ 99.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.20sec
2000 Coupe
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CL500 ranges from 5.80 to 6.20 seconds 0–60, with a 6.03-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CL500 Performance Overview
Positioned as the V8 grand-touring variant of the C215 coupe, the Mercedes-Benz CL500 is represented here by 3 independently verified tests spanning 2000 to 2001. Across those two model years, performance came from the naturally aspirated M113 5.0-liter V8, rated at 302 hp, paired with a gasoline powertrain only. Early testing set the baseline with the 2000 Coupe at 6.1 seconds to 60 mph, while another 2000 Coupe ran the quarter-mile in 14.0 seconds at 100 mph, the quickest elapsed time in this sample.
The progression within this short span was modest but measurable. A 2000 Coupe also posted the slowest 0-60 result at 6.2 seconds, establishing the lower end of the range, before the 2001 Coupe reduced that figure to 5.8 seconds, the fastest launch recorded for the model in these tests. Average results across all three runs settle at 6.03 seconds to 60 mph and 14.3 seconds in the quarter-mile at 99.6 mph.
Within the broader C215 generation, the CL500 therefore stands today as a gasoline-only, naturally aspirated V8 coupe with a tested window defined by low-6-second acceleration and a current best 0-60 of 5.8 seconds.
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Mercedes-Benz CL500 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C215 | 2000–2006 | 6.03s | 5.80s — 2001 Coupe | 3 | The C215 generation (2000–2006) averaged 6.03 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2001 Coupe at 5.80 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations. |
C215
2000–2006
Avg 0–60
6.03s
Fastest
5.80s
Tests
3
2001 Coupe
The C215 generation (2000–2006) averaged 6.03 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2001 Coupe at 5.80 seconds. Output was 302 hp across 5.0L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CL500 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.20
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe
5.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 100.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.9 mph
- Engine
- 5.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 339 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,140 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
How we verify Mercedes-Benz CL500 performance data
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 CL500 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CL500 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz CL500 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe runs 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. That is the quickest CL500 run on record and it was achieved by a stock example. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 14.2 seconds at 100.9 mph.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz CL500 on record is the 2001 Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds. That same car is also the fastest stock CL500 tested, since all three recorded CL500 runs are production vehicles with no modified examples included.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz CL500 is the 2001 Coupe at 5.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. Since there are no modified CL500 runs in the records, the fastest overall and fastest stock results are the same. It also posted a 14.2-second quarter-mile at 100.9 mph.
Across 3 verified Mercedes-Benz CL500 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 6.03 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 14.3 seconds at 99.6 mph. The quickest recorded 0-60 time is 5.8 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is 6.2 seconds.
The C215-generation Mercedes-Benz CL500, sold from 2000 to 2006, averages 6.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The quickest C215 CL500 on record is the 2001 Coupe at 5.8 seconds. All recorded C215 CL500 tests are naturally aspirated gasoline cars rated at 302 hp.
The fastest C215 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is the 2001 Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. That makes it the quickest example within the 2000-2006 C215 generation. Across all 3 C215 tests, the average 0-60 time stands at 6.03 seconds.
Yes. The 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe is quicker to 60 mph than the 2000 Coupe. The 2001 car records a 5.8-second 0-60 time, while the 2000 car is the slowest CL500 tested at 6.2 seconds. That gives the 2001 model a 0.4-second advantage to 60 mph.
The CL500 Coupe averages 6.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its best recorded run is 5.8 seconds, set by the 2001 Coupe. Every CL500 test on record is a Coupe, so those numbers reflect the full model sample rather than a single body style subset.
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 uses a 302-hp, 339-lb-ft naturally aspirated M113 V8 with rear-wheel drive. In tested form, that setup delivers a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds. It also weighs 4,140 pounds and runs the quarter-mile in 14.2 seconds at 100.9 mph.
The Mercedes-Benz CL500 averages 14.3 seconds in the quarter-mile at 99.6 mph across 3 tests. The fastest quarter-mile pass on record is 14.0 seconds at 100 mph from a 2000 Coupe. The 2001 Coupe runs a slightly slower 14.2 seconds, but reaches 60 mph quicker at 5.8 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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 CL500 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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