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How much? £73,997
On sale in the UK: now
Engine: 6208cc, V8, 514bhp @ 6100rpm, 465lb ft @ 4500rpm
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic, rear wheel drive
Performance: 0-62mph in 4.5secs, 155mph, 19.5mpg, 345g/km CO2
How heavy / made of? Steel, 1920kg
How big (length/width/height in mm)? 4913/1873/1403
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Rated 4 out of 54

Handling

Rated 4 out of 54

Performance

Rated 5 out of 55

Usability

Rated 3 out of 53

Feelgood factor

Rated 5 out of 55

Readers' rating

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Mercedes CLS63 AMG (2006) CAR review

By Angus Fitton

First Drives

04 August 2006 10:51

Another fast Merc? What makes this one special?

This is the new CLS63, using the all-new 6208cc V8 already fitted to the CLK and E-class and rolling out across the Benz line-up. It replaces the supercharged 5.4-litre CLS55 AMG, which with 469bhp was hardly slothful.

It looks like the CLS350 Piers Morgan runs for CAR Magazine. It can't be that quick…

It can. The German buyers don't like huge spoilers, scoops and other adornments that have precious little effect on the car's dynamics. Besides, the CLS looks outrageous enough without the Max Power treatment. There are changes, though. The wheels are big to accommodate larger brake discs, the front air dam is wider to provide more cooling. Form follows function. Underneath the CLS63 is anything but subtle. That mighty V8 is an act of God. It produces 514bhp at 6100rpm and a whopping 465lb ft of torque. That's more than a Lamborghini Gallardo. All this is channelled through monster 285/35 R18 rubber and a seven-speed auto gearbox.

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DrPep

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DrPep says

RE: Mercedes CLS63 AMG CAR review

Great car on paper. Dashboard's a bit shoddy looking though, but suits the overweight businessman who'll probably buy it. Jag do wood interiors much better. No doubt the car itself is something quite special however.

15 February 2009 17:46

 

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World's first polished flying banana and I love it.

27 January 2008 01:34

 

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Flying bananas

The world's first polished flying banana?

23 January 2008 20:59

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