740d xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

740d xDrive

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

Sedan · Diesel · FWD

Car A

740d xDrive

The 740d xDrive is a premium AWD diesel saloon built for long-distance road trips, blending strong acceleration with efficient cruising. Its five-seat cabin and 500-liter boot suit family travel, but it’s less ideal for tight-city routines and cargo-heavy tasks.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety320 hpAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 blends an efficient diesel (5.5 combined consumption) with relaxed performance for premium road trips. A 520 L trunk and five seats aid family use, but FWD and a premium price won’t suit everyone.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety5.5 L/100km

Why compared cross brandperformance gapsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 64 / 54

City 31 / 35

Budget / value 42 / 34

Road trip 68 / 63

Performance 38 / 34

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 46 / 35

Premium 67 / 60

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = 740d xDrive · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

Specs side-by-side

Spec 740d xDrive Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

740d xDrive

AWD traction for winter roads and mixed conditions
4.5 s 0-100 km/h and 680 Nm for effortless overtakes
6.5 combined consumption makes it efficient for its class on long trips
Five seats and a 500-liter boot support growing-family travel
Saloon body limits cargo flexibility versus wagons and SUVs
Diesel powertrain is not the best fit for mostly short city trips
Premium pricing around 85,000 may exceed some budgets
Large footprint makes tight urban driving and parking less convenient

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

Low combined consumption (5.5) makes long journeys efficient for its class
Strong safety standing in its segment
520 L trunk and five seats support family road trips
Torquey diesel (500 Nm) and 7.5 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes
FWD may limit traction in winter conditions
Not aimed at cargo‑heavy use despite a 520 L boot
Priced as a premium model (around 68,000)
Performance prioritizes smooth cruising over outright speed

Verdict

Pick 740d xDrive if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

740d xDrive is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

740d xDrive

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

Verdict

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