Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 3.8 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 367 / 362 | 355 / 350 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 510 / 376 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1646 / 3629 | 1470 / 3241 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 223 / 220 | 241 / 238 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLK 55 AMG | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:43.29 | 1:38.25 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.60 | 1:39.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CLK 55 AMG | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.0 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 16.3 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 109.4 mph | 12.3 s |
General performance
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 293 kph (182 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CLK 55 AMG | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 86 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 100 |
| Overall | 81 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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