If you've been itching to get your hands on a wickedly-fast coupe, but couldn't decide between a CLS 55 AMG or a BMW M6, you're in luck.

Automobile magazine was lucky enough to get their hands on both of these lovely creatures, and see exactly how they stacked up against one another.

By now, I'm sure you all know my views on BMW and Mercedes. BMW is the more sporty of the two; Mercedes is the more luxurious of the two.

As you read Automobile magazine's comparison, you'll find that very same mantra echoed throughout the entire story.

Nonetheless, if you are thinking about purchasing one of the two, but can't make up your mind, the article gives a decent look at some of the vehicle's strong and weak points.

So which one did they pick?

If you hate spoilers, skip to the last paragraph to go read the full article for yourself. If you want to save yourself some time and get to the juicy details, here you go:

They chose, drum roll please: neither.

Yes, that's right. Rather than offending Mercedes enthusiasts or BMW enthusiasts, their advice is to wait until the end of 2006, and buy an M5 with a manual transmission. Why?  Because they think it will be the best choice, even though it hasn't been released yet.

Rather than sitting back and allowing them to end their story without a victor, I'm going to the end the story how it should have been ended:

The clear winner is the CLS. It features the same performance as the BMW M6, albeit with slightly more plush handling. In terms of styling, the CLS vastly outshines its German competitor, even with the added practicality of four doors.  And if those things aren't enough, one look at the CLS' luxurious interior, and the BMW will feel more like your 16 year-old's Jetta than a $85,000 German supercar.

See, that wasn't difficult at all.

To read the full comparison for yourself, you can head over to Automobile magazine by clicking here.