2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S550 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS S63 AMG | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CLS | CLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4917 mm | 4917 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
