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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 blends premium V8 performance with useful long-haul practicality, pairing 402 hp and 5.4 s 0-100 km/h with a 520-liter trunk. It suits road trips and growing families more than tight-budget or city-heavy use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.2 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
A premium, V8 bi‑turbo performance car that pairs explosive pace with five-seat practicality and a sizable 485 L trunk. Best for buyers prioritizing speed and road‑trip usability over city efficiency.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety476 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 62
City 29 / 26
Budget / value 28 / 39
Road trip 63 / 62
Performance 39 / 40
Cargo 29 / 27
Practical 30 / 39
Premium 65 / 67
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

  • V8 power (402 hp, 600 Nm) for effortless overtakes and relaxed cruising
  • 5.4 s 0-100 km/h adds confidence when merging and passing
  • 520-liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
  • Strong safety standing in rankings for added assurance

Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63

  • V8 bi‑turbo power (476 hp, 650 Nm) and 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s for effortless overtakes
  • 280 km/h top speed for serious performance headroom
  • Five seats and a 485 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Strong safety ranking signal supports confident long‑distance use

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 uses 9.2 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 puts out 476 hp vs 402 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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