Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG : First Look

Jay Williams - 18/November/2010

Stuttgart, Germany - Mercedes-Benz has showcased its latest four-door coupé styled CLS 63 AMG at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The top-of-the-range version is equipped with the newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, featuring a maximum power output of 410kW and 800Nm of torque, as well as the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission.

Meanwhile, in standard guise the CLS 63 AMGs engine develops a peak output of 386kW and torque of 700Nm.

Both variants of the CLS 63 AMG are rather quick of the mark: acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 4.4 and 4.3seconds respectively, and the top speed is 250km/h (electronically limited).

Mercedes-Benz say that the major difference between both power units is the increase in the maximum charge-air pressure from 14.5psi to 18.8psi. In addition, the CLS 63 AMG with the AMG Performance package features a carbon fibre engine cover.

Despite a significant performance increase compared with the previous model, the new CLS 63 AMG is 32 percent, more economical. Urban driving now averages out to 14.7litres/100km while highway driving consumes 11.2litres/100km in both variants.

The combination of an AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping system and new front axle, newly developed electromechanical AMG sports parameter steering, and also optional AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system, provide the highest level of driving performance.

The CLS 63 AMGs interior features an extensive range of standard equipment, including - AMG sports seats in nappa leather, a new three-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel with aluminium shift paddles and flattened top and bottom sections, and the AMG DRIVE UNIT with compact E-SELECT selector lever.

In terms on safety the CLS 63 AMG features an Active Blind Spot Assist that warns the driver if it detects - with the assistance of short-range radar sensors - that there is a danger of collision if the vehicle is about to change lanes.

We expect the Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG will arrive in Australia towards the end of the second quarter of 2011

CLS 63 AMG Specifications:
Displacement - 5461 cc
Bore x stroke - 98.0 x 90.5 mm
Compression ratio - 10.0:1
Output - 386kW at 5250 rpm, 410 kW at 5750 rpm*
Max. torque - 700Nm at 1750 - 5000 rpm, 800 Nm at 2000 - 4500 rpm*
Engine weight (dry) - 204 kg
Fuel consumption NEDC combined - 9.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions - 232 g/km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h - 4.4s, 4.3s*
Top speed - 250 km/h (electronically limited)
All figures are provisional * with AMG Performance package

AMG Performance package:
Increase in the peak output of 24 kW and in the maximum torque of 100 Nm
Carbon fibre AMG engine cover
Carbon fibre AMG spoiler lip on the boot lid
Red-painted brake calipers
AMG Performance steering wheel with Alcantara inserts in the grip areas

Optional extras:
AMG RIDE CONTROL Performance suspension
Lightweight, forged AMG light-alloy wheels featuring a 5-twin-spoke design with size 255/35 R 19 tyres at the front and 285/30 R 19 at the rear
AMG rear axle locking differential with 40 percent locking action
AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system
AMG Exterior Carbon package
AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
Illuminated AMG door sill panels
AMG Driver's Package (includes restriction of top speed to 300 km/h, participation in driver training course at the AMG Driving Academy)

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