Performance Review: Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG 4Matic - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes CLS Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG 4Matic is the 7 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Mercedes CLS Class has a 5461cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The CLS Class shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the CLS Class's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1945 kgs (4287 lbs) this makes the Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG 4Matic in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes CLS Class shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 5461cc 32V V8 engine produces 557 bhp (415 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 531 lb-ft (719.9 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes CLS Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (311.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes CLS Class.

The Mercedes CLS Class has a Power to weight ratio of 286.3 bhp per ton and 273.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 CLS Class competing with the 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (311.1 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Convertible AWD (310.6 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes CLS Class generating around 273.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 RWD (297.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale (297.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this made the Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG 4Matic as fast as the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the or the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs). This Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG 4Matic is also faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the CLS Class and the 2016 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes CLS Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.11 secs @ 112.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2016 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 (12.06 secs), the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (12.06 secs), and the 2004 BMW Alpina Z4 Roadster S (12.07 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG 4Matic has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 CLS Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Mercedes CLS Class 63 AMG 4Matic then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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