Mercedes-Benz CL600 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CL600 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 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 CL600 is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 115.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CL600 is the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Coupe, which took 6.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 99.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CL600 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.03 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.38 seconds at 108.30 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.20sec
2013 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
5.03sec
Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.38sec
@ 108.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.20sec
1999 Coupe
Across 6 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CL600 ranges from 4.20 to 6.20 seconds 0–60, with a 5.03-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CL600 Performance Overview
Positioned as the V12 flagship coupe, the Mercedes-Benz CL600 spans 1999 to 2013 in this dataset, covered by 6 verified tests. Early results show the model’s initial performance baseline with the 1999 Coupe reaching 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. Through the C215 era (2000–2006), the CL600 moved from the naturally aspirated M137 V12 to the twin-turbocharged M275, with output rising from 362 to 493 hp. That progression is reflected in the numbers: the 2001 Coupe cut the sprint to 5.3 seconds, and by 2005 the Coupe recorded 4.3 seconds to 60 mph.
The C216 generation (2007–2014) standardized the twin-turbo M275 at 510 hp and tightened the CL600’s performance envelope further. In current-generation testing, the 2013 Coupe delivered the model’s best figures at 4.2 seconds to 60 mph and a 12.6-second quarter-mile at 115 mph, compared with an overall average of 5.03 seconds to 60 mph and 13.38 seconds at 108.3 mph in the quarter. Across the tested years, the CL600 remained exclusively gasoline-powered, ending its run as a consistently low-13- to high-12-second grand touring coupe.
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Mercedes-Benz CL600 0–60 Times by Generation: C215 to C216
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C216 | 2007–2014 | 4.25s | 4.20s — 2013 Coupe | 2 | The C216 generation (2007–2014) averaged 4.25 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2013 Coupe at 4.20 seconds. Output was 510 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations. |
| C215 | 2000–2006 | 5.17s | 4.30s — 2005 Coupe | 3 | The C215 generation (2000–2006) averaged 5.17 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2005 Coupe at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 493 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12, 5.8L V12 configurations. |
C216
2007–2014
Avg 0–60
4.25s
Fastest
4.20s
Tests
2
2013 Coupe
The C216 generation (2007–2014) averaged 4.25 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2013 Coupe at 4.20 seconds. Output was 510 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
C215
2000–2006
Avg 0–60
5.17s
Fastest
4.30s
Tests
3
2005 Coupe
The C215 generation (2000–2006) averaged 5.17 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2005 Coupe at 4.30 seconds. Output ranged from 362 to 493 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12, 5.8L V12 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CL600 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
6 tests · 5 years
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CL600
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.60
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2013 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Coupe
4.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 115.0 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L Twin-Turbo V12
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 510 hp
- Torque
- 612 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,895 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 18 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 6
How we verify Mercedes-Benz CL600 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 CL600 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CL600 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 CL600 performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Coupe does 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 12.6 seconds at 115 mph. That test car used the 510-hp, 612-lb-ft twin-turbo M275 V12 with rear-wheel drive.
The quickest CL600 on record is the 2013 Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile CL600 recorded, running 12.6 seconds at 115 mph. Across all 6 CL600 tests, that remains the performance benchmark.
The fastest stock CL600 is the 2013 Coupe at 4.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. It is also the quickest stock quarter-mile result, posting 12.6 seconds at 115 mph. All 6 CL600 tests on record are production vehicles, so there is no modified result faster than that.
Across 6 verified Mercedes-Benz CL600 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 5.03 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 13.38 seconds at 108.3 mph. Recorded results range from a quickest 4.2 seconds to a slowest 6.2 seconds for 0-60 mph.
The C216-generation Mercedes-Benz CL600, sold from 2007 to 2014, averages 4.25 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. The fastest C216 CL600 is the 2013 Coupe at 4.2 seconds. All recorded C216 CL600s use a twin-turbocharged gasoline powertrain rated at 510 hp.
The fastest C216 CL600 on record is the 2013 Coupe with a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds. That same car also delivers the model's quickest quarter-mile, finishing in 12.6 seconds at 115 mph. Within the C216 generation, no other CL600 test is quicker.
The C215-generation CL600, sold from 2000 to 2006, averages 5.17 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.3 seconds by a 2005 Coupe. Power output in C215 CL600 models ranges from 362 to 493 hp, with naturally aspirated and twin-turbo setups both represented.
The quickest C215 CL600 on record is the 2005 Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Across 3 C215 tests, that is the best result for the generation. The C215 average stands at 5.17 seconds, so the 2005 car sits well ahead of the generation norm.
Yes. The C216 CL600 averages 4.25 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the earlier C215 averages 5.17 seconds. The best C216 result is 4.2 seconds from the 2013 Coupe, compared with 4.3 seconds for the fastest C215, a 2005 Coupe.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for a Mercedes-Benz CL600 is 12.6 seconds at 115 mph, set by the 2013 Coupe. Across all 6 tests, the CL600 averages 13.38 seconds at 108.3 mph in the quarter-mile. That makes the 2013 car clearly the quickest example on record.
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 CL600 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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