Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 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 Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 119.7 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Coupe, which took 4.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 113.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.43 seconds at 116.47 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.90sec
2012 Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package) · stock
Average 0–60
4.10sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.43sec
@ 116.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.30sec
2008 Coupe
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG ranges from 3.90 to 4.30 seconds 0–60, with a 4.10-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s CL63 AMG occupied the high-performance flagship coupe role from 2008 to 2012, with 3 verified tests spanning those model years. In early C216 form, the car used the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter M156 V8 rated at 518 hp, and the recorded 2008 Coupe set the initial benchmark at 4.3 seconds to 60 mph. That established the CL63 AMG’s baseline: large, rear-drive AMG coupe performance with quarter-mile capability already in the low-12-second range.
The 2011 C216 facelift brought the shift to the twin-turbo 5.5-liter M157 V8, raising output to 536 hp in the tested examples and cutting acceleration meaningfully. A 2012 Coupe ran 0-60 in 4.0 seconds, while the 2012 Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package) lowered the mark further to 3.9 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 12.1 seconds at 119.7 mph. Across the full set, the model averages 4.1 seconds to 60 mph and 12.43 seconds at 116.5 mph in the quarter-mile. Today, the facelifted C216 stands as the quickest recorded version in this dataset, with the P30-equipped 2012 remaining the current high point for the CL63 AMG’s measured straight-line performance.
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation: C216 to C216 facelift
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C216 facelift | 2011–2014 | 4.00s | 3.90s — 2012 Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package) | 2 | The C216 facelift generation (2011–2014) averaged 4.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2012 Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package) at 3.90 seconds. Output was 536 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| C216 | 2007–2010 | 4.30s | 4.30s — 2008 Coupe | 1 | The C216 generation (2007–2010) averaged 4.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2008 Coupe at 4.30 seconds. Output was 518 hp across 6.2L V8 configurations. |
C216 facelift
2011–2014
Avg 0–60
4.00s
Fastest
3.90s
Tests
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2012 Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package)
The C216 facelift generation (2011–2014) averaged 4.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2012 Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package) at 3.90 seconds. Output was 536 hp across 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
C216
2007–2010
Avg 0–60
4.30s
Fastest
4.30s
Tests
1
2008 Coupe
The C216 generation (2007–2010) averaged 4.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2008 Coupe at 4.30 seconds. Output was 518 hp across 6.2L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package)
3.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.10s
¼ mi @ 119.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 119.7 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 536 hp
- Torque
- 590 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,880 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Coupe (P30 AMG Performance Package)
4.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.40s
¼ mi @ 116.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 116.7 mph
- Engine
- 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 536 hp
- Torque
- 590 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,880 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 22 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
How we verify Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 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 CL63 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG 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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Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG ran from 0-60 mph in as little as 3.9 seconds in stock form. Other verified 2012 runs for the Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package recorded 4.1 seconds, putting the 2012 model's tested range at 3.9 to 4.1 seconds.
The quickest CL63 AMG on record is the 2012 Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package. It reached 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 12.1 seconds at 119.7 mph. That run also stands as the fastest quarter-mile result for the model.
The fastest stock CL63 AMG is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2012 Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package. It posted a 3.9-second 0-60 mph time and a 12.1-second quarter-mile at 119.7 mph. All three recorded CL63 AMG tests are production-stock cars.
Across 3 verified Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.1 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 12.43 seconds at 116.5 mph. The quickest recorded 0-60 run is 3.9 seconds, while the slowest is 4.3 seconds.
The pre-facelift C216 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, covering 2007 to 2010, has one verified test on record. That car, a 2008 Coupe, reached 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. This generation is powered by a naturally aspirated gasoline V8 rated at 518 horsepower in the recorded example.
The C216 facelift CL63 AMG, sold from 2011 to 2014, is the quicker version on record. Across 2 tests, it averages 4.0 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 3.9 seconds from the 2012 Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package. Recorded facelift cars use a twin-turbo gasoline setup with 536 horsepower.
The fastest C216 facelift CL63 AMG is the 2012 Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package. Its best verified run is 3.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also recorded the model's top quarter-mile pass at 12.1 seconds with a trap speed of 119.7 mph.
The P30 AMG Performance Package car is quicker on record. The standard 2008 CL63 AMG Coupe ran 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, while the 2012 Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package has recorded runs of 4.1 and 3.9 seconds. That gives the P30 car a clear advantage in verified acceleration results.
The 2012 CL63 AMG uses the M157 twin-turbo gasoline engine. In the tested Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package, output is 536 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. That configuration has recorded 0-60 mph times of 4.1 and 3.9 seconds, with quarter-mile runs of 12.4 and 12.1 seconds.
The fastest quarter-mile time recorded for the Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG is 12.1 seconds at 119.7 mph, set by the 2012 Coupe with the P30 AMG Performance Package. Across all 3 verified tests, the model averages 12.43 seconds at 116.5 mph in the quarter-mile.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Road & Track
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 CL63 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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