Surprise surprise... 20 hp per tonne apart!
Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
| Category | CLS 500 | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 387 / 382 | 476 / 469 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1735 / 3825 | 1961 / 4323 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 223 / 220 | 243 / 239 |
Performance
| Category | CLS 500 | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.4 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.8 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.3 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 253 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | CLS 500 | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 87 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 58 | 100 |
| Overall | 75 | 100 |
Verdict
CLS 55 AMG is the fastest by a huge margin.
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