Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG vs BMW M3
| Category | CL 63 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 525 / 518 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 630 / 465 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2079 / 4583 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 252 / 249 | 258 / 255 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CL 63 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.4 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 10.9 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.2 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 24.9 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | CL 63 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 16.8 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (166 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CL 63 AMG | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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