Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG vs BMW i5 M60 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

vs

BMW i5 M60

Sedan · Electric · FWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG

A luxury performance car that blends very high speed with five-seat practicality, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG suits fast road trips as much as premium daily use. It leads on top speed and shows strong safety signals while remaining usable thanks to a 520 L trunk.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety

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

Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 36

City 23 / 26

Budget / value 14 / 5

Road trip 63 / 49

Performance 47 / 44

Cargo 29 / 32

Practical 30 / 24

Premium 78 / 71

Winter 30 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG · Orange = BMW i5 M60

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG BMW i5 M60

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG

Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.5 s) and 300 km/h top speed for confident overtakes.
Strong safety ranking signal adds confidence on long journeys.
Seats five with a generous 520 L trunk for road trips and family duty.
Combined consumption of 9.5 is efficient for its class given the V8 output.
High purchase price at 109,900.
Weak fit for city driving and short stop‑go commutes.
Front‑wheel drive may not satisfy buyers seeking all‑wheel traction.
Prioritizes performance over maximum fuel savings; smaller‑engine options will be thriftier.

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 63 S AMG if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW i5 M60 if…

More power

BMW i5 M60 puts out 619 hp vs 585 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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