Car A
740i
A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.
740i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 pairs strong performance (299 hp, 5.9 s 0–100 km/h) with five seats and a 520‑liter trunk, making it a premium choice for long trips. Its 9 L/100 km consumption and 75,400 price lean more toward highway comfort than city frugality.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
63
/
54
City
27
/
28
Budget / value
37
/
25
Road trip
65
/
63
Performance
32
/
35
Cargo
28
/
29
Practical
43
/
30
Premium
68
/
64
Winter
30
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = 740i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Specs side-by-side
Spec
740i
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
740i
- Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
- Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
- 335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
- Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.
- Premium pricing at around 86,000 may stretch family budgets.
- Large saloon footprint is less convenient for city driving and tight parking.
- Front-wheel drive dynamics may not suit buyers seeking a rear-driven feel.
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a sizable trunk.
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
- 299 hp and 400 Nm deliver confident acceleration and passing power
- 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s and 250 km/h top speed support relaxed highway cruising
- 520‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
- Premium model with a noted safety focus in its class
- 9 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t ideal for heavy city commuting
- Premium price of 75,400 sits well above mainstream options
- FWD layout may not appeal to buyers seeking RWD or AWD
- Petrol powertrain offers no electric driving capability
Verdict
Pick 740i if…
Best fuel economy
740i uses 8.5 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.