Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 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 GLC 63 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG
A five-seat, V8 biturbo performance model that pairs serious speed (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) with useful everyday space. Best suited to premium buyers who want road‑trip practicality without giving up pace.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety476 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 55
City 29 / 35
Budget / value 28 / 21
Road trip 63 / 55
Performance 39 / 41
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 30 / 27
Premium 65 / 61
Winter 30 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

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

  • Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s and 280 km/h top speed.
  • V8 biturbo punch (476 hp, 650 Nm) for confident overtakes and highway cruising.
  • Five seats and a 550 L trunk support family use and longer trips.
  • Strong safety ranking signal alongside its performance focus.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 uses 9.2 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG puts out 476 hp vs 402 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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