Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 3 recorded runs

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 3.8 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 4.5 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 3.8sec 2005 Coupe
Average 0–60 4.10sec Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.27sec @ 118.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.5sec 2013 Coupe
2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

Across 3 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG ranges from 3.8 to 4.5 seconds 0–60, with a 4.10-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG 0–60 times by model year

3 tests · 2 years

2013

Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.60s ¼ mi @ 120.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 3
2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe

2005

Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.10 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe
3.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
11.80s ¼ mi @ 120.9 mph
0–60 mph
3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
11.80 sec
Trap Speed
120.9 mph
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 18 H / 11.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 3
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe
#02
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe
4.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
6.0L Twin-Turbo V12
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
11 C / 18 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe

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 faster
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Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG on record is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at 120.9 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Coupe, which takes 4.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG reaches 60 mph in 4.10 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.27 seconds at roughly 118.6 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. 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, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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
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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