The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan GT-R (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT MCT (11 - 13)
€ 83,500

€ 123,900

€ 83,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan GT-R is 11.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus.
Nissan GT-R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
53.9
74.6
82.5
55.7
74.1
81.7
74.6 in
Width
74.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
53.9 in
Height
55.7 in
109.4
183.1
113.1
194.5
183.1 in
Length
194.5 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan GT-R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.94 %

General
Nissan GT-R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
R35
Generation
C218
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan GT-R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Nissan VR
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
VR38DETT
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
478 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Nissan GT-R
478 hp
549 hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
434 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
531 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan GT-R
434 lb‑ft
531 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
Nissan GT-R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
193 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan GT-R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
▶ REPLAY
8.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 lb/hp
Nissan GT-R
8.37 lb/hp
7.51 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan GT-R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Nissan GT-R
19 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
371 mi
Range
414 mi
Nissan GT-R
371 mi
414 mi
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Nissan GT-R
235 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan GT-R
Mercedes CLS Coupé 63 AMG Performance Plus
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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