Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG (2011 – 2014) vs BMW M5 (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 585 hp against 560 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 s against 4.4 s.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS AMG
2011 – 2014
|
BMW
M5
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2014 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 525 – 585 hp | 560 hp |
| Torque | 700 – 800 Nm | 678 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.6 – 4.4 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 – 10.4 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,940 mm | 4,910 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,891 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,964 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,870 kg | 1,870 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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