NAVIGATION
Introduction
Fourth Place
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Conclusion
Editor's Picks and Recommendations
Evaluation - Drive
Evaluation - Ride
Evaluation - Design
Evaluation - Space
Top 5 Features
Interior Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
Engine and Transmission
Performance
Warranty Information
Final Rankings
Scoring Explanation

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Comparison Tests

Luxury Coupe Comparison Test
Performance
By Ed Hellwig
Date Posted 05-17-2001

Performance
  Acura CL Type S BMW 330Ci
Zero-to-60 mph acceleration, sec. 6.6 5.9
Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. 14.9 14.5
Quarter-mile speed, mph 95.4 96.6
60-to-0 mph braking, feet 125 120
600-ft slalom, mph 62.5 62.8

  Mercedes Benz CLK 430 Volvo C70
Zero-to-60 mph acceleration, sec. 6.1 6.8
Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. 14.6 15.1
Quarter-mile speed, mph 97.5 95.8
60-to-0 mph braking, feet 113 111
600-ft slalom, mph 62.6 62.5