Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
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 E 63 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG pairs a V8 biturbo powertrain with real-world practicality, offering very high speed alongside five seats and a sizable trunk. It excels at luxury touring and fast road trips, but the high price and fuel use limit appeal for city and budget-focused buyers.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety612 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 64
City 29 / 22
Budget / value 28 / 27
Road trip 63 / 66
Performance 39 / 48
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 30 / 41
Premium 65 / 78
Winter 30 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
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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 E 63 AMG

  • Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s and 300 km/h top speed
  • Powerful V8 Biturbo with 612 hp and 850 Nm
  • Practical for families and travel with five seats and a 540-liter trunk
  • Safety ranks strongly in the signals for added peace of mind

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 E 63 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG puts out 612 hp vs 402 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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