Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 pairs V8 punch (402 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) with a usable 5-seat cabin and 520 L of luggage space, making it a premium choice for road trips and growing families. Its 9.9 L/100 km combined figure is efficient for its class, though city driving and cargo‑heavy use aren’t its strengths.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.9 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 63 / 64
City 28 / 22
Budget / value 43 / 27
Road trip 66 / 66
Performance 37 / 48
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 41 / 41
Premium 64 / 78
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

  • V8 performance with 402 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s for confident passing.
  • Room for five and 520 L of trunk space supports family road trips.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.9 L/100 km given the output.
  • Safety ranks highly in our data for this model.

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 550 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 uses 9.9 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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