fairly close actually
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Perfromance Package vs BMW M5 Competition
| Category | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 557 / 550 | 575 / 567 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 680 / 502 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1919 / 4231 | 1914 / 4220 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 290 / 287 | 300 / 296 |
| Average price | €145,000 | €128,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:03.00 | 7:54.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.90 | 1:12.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.8 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.8 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.5 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.4 s | 8.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 100.7 mph | 8.4 s @ 101.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.9 s @ 121.8 mph | 11.9 s @ 122.2 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.2 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 6.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.4 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.7 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.5 s | 8.2 s |
General performance
| Category | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.1 s @ 1217 ft | 11.7 s @ 794 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.2 kph (41.1 mph) | 68.6 kph (42.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) | 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (123 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 144 m (472 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CLS 63 AMG | BMW M5 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 89 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 Competition is the fastest by a small margin.
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