Mercedes / AMGMercedes talk on the E55 AMG, SLK 55, SL65, the other Classic Mercedes models.
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I believe the CLS63 AMG to be an all around nicer car. Plus you are considering one that is a year newer then the M5. To me, this is an easy choice. The CLS is more comfortable, more luxurious, and has just as much power.
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M5 is old school now, new one is about to come out. Even though M5 might be a better driver's car but as a everyday salon its gearbox is hideous and unbearable. CLS63 on the other hand is more comfortable,better looking, and much better engine for DD driving. Nevermind the fact CLS63 will still run the same time around a track as the M5
It really depends on what you're looking for. The CLS is fast, full of torque, but heavy. Its fun to drive if you like slamm'n on the gas, but the car isnt nimble. The M5 on the other hand is fast, high rev-ing, and will out handle the CLS all day... I think you're really gonna have to drive the CLS to make your decision. My mom drives the E55, and my dad a M6... I love going home for the holidays...
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Bottomline torque is what you drive with on a day to day basis, unless you are a race car driver and drive around rev'ed to 5000+ rpm's. Based on that you figure it out
CLS only if it was a 55 or 600 or 65. These have much more potential than any 63.
The 63 is a better designed engine and a stronger built engine, that is a blast to drive. Turbo's are fun but they shorten the useable life of any engine.
CLS63 why not?
M5 is nice I love them. I want to own one myself one day. but M5 will blend in with other 5 series
however, the CLS63 is something unique.
The only difference between a CLS63 and a CLS65 is the engine and the 600's are base bodies so you can install any european body kit if you wanted and Engine wise I would think its safe to assume that less than 1% of current model mercedes owners would sell or trade their car long before the engine dies. Think about it you would have to put atleast a 100-150k miles on these cars to even start thinking about the engine going bad. If you don't plan on owning the car that long then you don't have anything to worry about with either car.