2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S

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$108,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Incredibly powerful V8 engine

Limited rear headroom due to a sloping roofline

It gets a new rearview camera

An extensive list of advanced safety features

Some of the basic safety features are optional

A wide range of advanced safety features

Sleek design inside out

Specs & Features

$108,900

price

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

590 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize sedan segment, the 2018 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 S AMG Sedan is a direct competitor to the Audi RS7, the BMW M5, and the Porsche Panamera Turbo S. The CLS 63 S AMG starts off at an MSRP of $108,900. Each trim is offered with a 5.5L turbocharged V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the CLS 63 S AMG manages a 0-60 of 4.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 18 MPG.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes Benz CLS 63 S AMG is an ultra-luxury, high-performance version of the regular CLS with just one trim on offer. Therefore, we recommend some add-ons like upgraded brakes, a sport exhaust system, a limited-slip differential, upgraded LED headlights, a sport steering wheel, upgraded leather upholstery, more aggressively bolstered sports seats, and more.

Trims

    Base
    $108,900 onwards
    • Rear collision detection and prevention
    S
    $108,900 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 550 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 531 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: TBD sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$108,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.24

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

590 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

4

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$69,700- $130,700

Gasoline

8.37

340 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$113,900- $132,675

Gasoline

8.18

560 hp @ 5700 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

4

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$71,900- $74,400

Gasoline

8.29

450 hp

406 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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$52,650- $73,900

Gasoline

8.81

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$124,300

Gasoline

7.26

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

590 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$102,600

Gasoline

8.45

600 hp @ 6000 rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

5

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$46,295- $71,095

Gasoline

7.8

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$86,295

Gasoline

6.85

640 hp @ 6400 rpm

630 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$68,350- $74,350

Gasoline

7.63

365 hp @ 6000 rpm

376 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.7 sec--
    2018 BMW M5

    Ranked #1

    3 sec11.3 sec162 mph
    3.7 sec11.7 sec-
    3.7 sec12.0 sec174 mph
    3.7 sec--
    3.8 sec--

    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg21.1 gal.337.6/464.2 mi.
      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.5 gal.487.5/663 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18 gal.432/612 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg19 gal.418/570 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg23.7 gal.497.7/663.6 mi.
      2018 Audi A7

      Ranked #5

      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg19.8 gal.396/574.2 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.7 in.81.7 in.55.4 in.5 in.113.2 in.
        204.9 in.75.4 in.58.9 in.5.1 in.124.4 in.
        201.4 in.75.3 in.58.5 in.6 in.117.9 in.
        198.8 in.76.3 in.56 in.6 in.116.1 in.
        197.6 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.5 in.114.6 in.
        197.3 in.75.2 in.55.8 in.4 in.114.8 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.127.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          47.2 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.89.7 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M5

          Ranked #5

          14 cu.ft.98.8 cu.ft.73.3 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            78 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            89.7 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.-
            83.2 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.211 ft.
            49.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.49.1 cu.ft.-
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            15.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1070 lbs.4420 lbs.
              2018 Audi S6

              Ranked #1

              -4486 lbs.
              -4145 lbs.
              1129 lbs.4141 lbs.
              -4497 lbs.
              -4630 lbs.

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