
Once unique as a four-door coupe, forging new ground in style, the competition has filled in the segment with a bevy of alternatives.
The Audi A7, for example, is perhaps even more delightfully styled, and offers its own high-tech web-connected system, but is similarly expensive and only available with a supercharged V-6 engine.
The Jaguar XF isn't a four-door coupe, but has its own unique style, and in XFR trim, can give the CLS63 AMG a serious run for its money.
The Cadillac CTS-V is even faster than either the Jaguar or the CLS63 AMG, but is somewhat less luxurious--and less expensive.
Porsche's Panamera may seem an unlikely comparison, but its higher price brings far better rear-seat room and incredible performance, though the look won't please everyone's eye.
The Infiniti M56 is the low-price leader of this group, but instead of a high-performance option, Infiniti offers a hybrid version, though the interior and exterior are nearly a match for the Mercedes' opulence and style.
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Quick Specs | |||
Carrying forward 2012's more muscular looks with inimitable style, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class gets new high-tech options while keeping its surprising performance. |
The 2013 Audi A7 and S7 are design standouts, refined performers, and more exciting, practical alternatives to sedans. |
Refined, nimble, and a scorcher in R trim, the Jaguar XF's only remaining hurdle to greatness is back-seat space. |
The 2013 Porsche Panamera continues the success of the brand's unusual-looking fastback sport sedan. |
MSRP From | |||
$72,000 | $60,100 | $46,975 | $75,850 |
Gas Mileage | |||
16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Turbocharged Gas V8 | Supercharged Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V6 |
EPA Class | |||
Compact | Midsize Cars | Midsize | Large Car |
Style Name | |||
4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD | 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Premium Plus | 4-Door Sedan I4 RWD | 4-Door HB |
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback |
Transmission | |||
Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2013 Audi A7 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2013 Jaguar XF | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera |