Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 vs BMW i5 M60 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

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BMW i5 M60

Sedan · Electric · FWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 mixes V8 biturbo performance with five-seat practicality, sprinting 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and offering a 520-liter trunk. It suits premium buyers who value speed and long‑trip space more than winter prowess or a low purchase price.

5 seatsSedanGasoline

BMW i5 M60

Car B

BMW i5 M60

A luxury electric saloon that blends serious performance with long-distance practicality. Best for drivers prioritizing premium comfort and speed over maximum winter traction or tight budgets.

5 seatsSedanElectric619 hpElectric

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Usage fit

Family 34 / 36

City 26 / 26

Budget / value 19 / 5

Road trip 51 / 49

Performance 46 / 44

Cargo 29 / 32

Practical 30 / 24

Premium 66 / 71

Winter 18 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 · Orange = BMW i5 M60

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 BMW i5 M60

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Explosive V8 biturbo output (612 hp) with 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident passing and performance driving
Five seats and a 520-liter trunk make it road-trip friendly
250 km/h top speed supports rapid highway travel where allowed
Combined consumption of 9 is efficient for its class given the power
Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers seeking rear-drive feel or AWD traction
Premium pricing around 90,000 won’t fit budget-focused priorities
Winter driving isn’t a highlight per usage signals
No rated electric driving range or battery data for those wanting electrification

BMW i5 M60

Blistering straight-line pace: 619 hp, 1000 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.7 s.
Long-trip readiness with a 101.7 kWh battery and an estimated 497 km range.
Room for family duties: five seats and a large 570 L boot.
Luxury-focused positioning suits premium comfort and performance driving.
Premium price point (109,900) rules out budget-focused buyers.
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy those seeking maximum winter traction.
If you need well over ~500 km between charges, the 497 km range may feel limiting.
Saloon body lacks the wide hatch opening and seating flexibility some shoppers want.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick BMW i5 M60 if…

More power

BMW i5 M60 puts out 619 hp vs 612 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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