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BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Performance Package
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | CLS 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 5.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 557 / 550 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1630 / 3594 | 1923 / 4239 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 254 | 290 / 286 |
| Average price | €77,000 | €139,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | CLS 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.2 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.8 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.4 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 12.5 s |
| 1000 m | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph | 22.7 s @ 245.0 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.9 s | 19.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.7 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 11.9 s @ 121.8 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | CLS 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.0 s | 9.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 12.7 s |
| 100 - 140 kph | 3.9 s | 2.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.2 s | 8.8 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | CLS 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 300 kph (186 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 15.1 s @ 1217 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 66.2 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 38 m (123 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (439 ft) | 144 m (472 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | CLS 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
CLS 63 AMG Performance Package is the fastest by considerable margin.
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