Compare 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $108,900 | $102,600 | $115,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $101,277 | $95,920 | $107,788 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $975 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/metal-look | Simulated Carbon Fibre |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Proximity | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Nappa/DINAMICA Leather/simulated Suede | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bucket | 40-20-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Semi-Aniline Leather | Merino Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 14 Harman/kardon | 16 Harman/kardon | 14 Bose |
| Amplifier | 610W Premium | 600W | 630W Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With Blu-ray And Digital Media | N/A |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | SIDEGUARD |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | BMW Assist ECall | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | N/A | Power Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Park Distance Control | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Immobilizer III |
| Lane Departure Warning | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Departure Warning | Audi Active Lane Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 12 Months/10,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Metallic Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Metal-look W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P255/35ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P275/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P275/35YR21.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/30ZR19 | 285/40YR19 | N/A |
| Wheels | 19" Gray AMG Aluminum | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 21" Silver W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 4.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | M XDrive All Wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Audi Dynamic Steering |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | Dynamic Damper Control | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | Rear | N/A | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Brand Name | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Air |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Brand Name | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Air |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | AMG SPEEDSHIFT | STEPTRONIC | Standard |
| Transmission | 7-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.15 | 3.20 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 195.6 " | 195.5 " | 202.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.1 " | 74.9 " | 76.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.3 " | 58.0 " | 57.4 " |
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 | 4.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 550 @ 5,500 Rpm | 600 @ 6,000 Rpm | 605 @ 6,100 Rpm |
| Torque | 531 @ 1,750 Rpm | 553 @ 1,800 Rpm | 517 @ 1,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.2 Seconds | 4.1 Seconds | 4.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.0 Seconds | 12.3 Seconds | 12.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 106 Mph | 114 Mph | 109 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.86/3.56 " | 3.50/3.48 " | 3.33/3.52 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,420 Lbs. | 4,370 Lbs. | 4,685 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,324 Lbs. | 5,380 Lbs. | 6,041 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,680 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,780 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,070 Lbs. | 925 Lbs. | 1,213 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 " | 117.4 " | 117.9 " |
| Front Track | 64.0 " | 64.0 " | 64.3 " |
| Rear Track | 63.3 " | 62.8 " | 63.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.5 '' | 20.6 '' | 20.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.2 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .31 | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 42.1 " | 41.4 " | 41.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 36.5 " | 38.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 36.9 " | 38.8 " | 37.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.1 " | 37.5 " | 38.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 58.0 " | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.6 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 58.7 " | 59.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.5 " | 55.9 " | 57.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 18.7 Cu.ft. | 14.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 18.7 Cu.ft. | 14.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | 115 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 20.1 Gal. | 21.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Good | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.4 | $2.2 | $2.57 |
| Depreciation | $77,734 | $69,284 | $86,382 |
| Fees and Taxes | $8,158 | $7,745 | $8,647 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,080 | $8,538 | $8,167 |
| Insurance | $6,820 | $7,340 | $7,062 |
| Maintenance | $6,948 | $4,137 | $5,108 |
| Repairs | $1,408 | $2,912 | $1,380 |
| Opportunity Costs | $723 | $677 | $738 |
| Total Cost | $120,041 | $110,214 | $128,309 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Ease of Use | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
