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BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
| Category | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 5.0 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 514 / 507 | 507 / 500 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 520 / 384 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1830 / 4034 | 1878 / 4140 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 281 / 277 | 270 / 266 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Park | 1:10.00 | 1:09.00 |
| Kyalami | 2:10.60 | 2:06.70 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:46.20 | 1:43.20 |
Performance
| Category | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.2 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.7 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.5 s | 9.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 97.6 mph | 8.7 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.5 s | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 (E60) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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