Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG (2014 – 2018) vs BMW M5 (2013 – 2017): 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
2014 – 2018
|
BMW
M5
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 557 – 585 hp | 560 hp |
| Torque | 720 – 800 Nm | 678 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.6 – 4.2 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 | 4,938 mm | 4,910 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,946 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,870 – 1,945 kg | 1,870 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.