Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CL65 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 Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.80 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 120.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe, which took 4.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 120.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.27 seconds at 118.63 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.80sec
2005 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
4.10sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.27sec
@ 118.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.50sec
2013 Coupe
Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG ranges from 3.80 to 4.50 seconds 0–60, with a 4.10-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Performance Overview
Defined by a twin-turbo V12, the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG ran from 2005 to 2013 and is represented here by 3 verified tests spanning two model years. The C215-era cars established the model’s pace with the 604-hp M275, all gasoline powered. In this early phase, the 2005 Coupe set the benchmark at 3.8 seconds to 60 mph and covered the quarter-mile in 11.8 seconds at 120.9 mph. A second C215 test kept the generation average at 3.9 seconds to 60, defining the CL65 AMG’s initial performance profile.
With the move to the C216 generation for 2007–2014, output rose to 621 hp through the M279 twin-turbo V12, though the single tested example in this dataset, the 2013 Coupe, recorded 4.5 seconds to 60 mph and a quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds. Across the full production span, the model’s tested 0-60 range runs from 3.8 to 4.5 seconds, with a 4.1-second average and a 12.27-second average quarter-mile at 118.6 mph. In the context of the available data, the later C216 stands today as the final recorded form of the CL65 AMG, with a best of 4.5 seconds to 60 mph.
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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 0–60 Times by Generation: C215 to C216
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C216 | 2007–2014 | 4.50s | 4.50s — 2013 Coupe | 1 | The C216 generation (2007–2014) averaged 4.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output was 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations. |
| C215 | 2005–2006 | 3.90s | 3.80s — 2005 Coupe | 2 | The C215 generation (2005–2006) averaged 3.90 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2005 Coupe at 3.80 seconds. Output was 604 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations. |
C216
2007–2014
Avg 0–60
4.50s
Fastest
4.50s
Tests
1
2013 Coupe
The C216 generation (2007–2014) averaged 4.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2013 Coupe at 4.50 seconds. Output was 621 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
C215
2005–2006
Avg 0–60
3.90s
Fastest
3.80s
Tests
2
2005 Coupe
The C215 generation (2005–2006) averaged 3.90 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2005 Coupe at 3.80 seconds. Output was 604 hp across 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.60
sec
Recorded Tests
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 120.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 621 hp
- Torque
- 738 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,860 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 12 C / 18 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify Mercedes-Benz CL65 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 CL65 AMG trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CL65 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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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG does 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Its recorded quarter-mile time is 12.6 seconds at 120 mph. This tested Coupe uses a 621-hp, 738-lb-ft twin-turbo M279 V12 with rear-wheel drive.
The quickest CL65 AMG on record is the 2005 Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It also owns the model’s best quarter-mile result at 11.8 seconds with a 120.9-mph trap speed, making it the fastest verified CL65 AMG across all recorded runs.
The fastest stock CL65 AMG is also the 2005 Coupe, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds. Since all 3 recorded CL65 AMG tests are production vehicles, the fastest overall result and fastest stock result are the same car.
Across 3 verified CL65 AMG tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.1 seconds. The average quarter-mile result is 12.27 seconds at 118.6 mph. That gives you a good overall picture of CL65 AMG straight-line performance across the model’s recorded runs.
The C215-generation Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, sold from 2005 to 2006, averages 3.9 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 3.8 seconds by the 2005 Coupe. All C215 examples on record use a twin-turbocharged gasoline powertrain rated at 604 hp.
The fastest C215 CL65 AMG on record is the 2005 Coupe at 3.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. Within the C215 generation, that is the quickest verified acceleration result. Across 2 C215 tests, the generation averages 3.9 seconds to 60 mph.
The C216-generation CL65 AMG, covering 2007 to 2014, records a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds in verified testing. The quickest and average result are both 4.5 seconds because there is 1 recorded C216 test, a 2013 Coupe with 621 hp and a twin-turbo gasoline powertrain.
Yes. The 2005 CL65 AMG Coupe reaches 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, while the 2013 CL65 AMG Coupe does it in 4.5 seconds. That makes the 2005 car 0.7 second quicker to 60 mph in verified runs. The 2005 also leads in the quarter-mile, 11.8 seconds versus 12.6 seconds.
Across 3 recorded tests, the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe averages 4.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. The quickest Coupe run is 3.8 seconds, while the slowest is 4.5 seconds. Every CL65 AMG test on record is a Coupe, so that trim pattern represents the whole model here.
The Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG averages 12.27 seconds in the quarter-mile at 118.6 mph across 3 recorded tests. The fastest quarter-mile result is 11.8 seconds at 120.9 mph from the 2005 Coupe. The 2013 Coupe ran 12.6 seconds at 120 mph.
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 CL65 AMG can do, not a single marketing claim.
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