Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
740i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 blends strong turbo inline-6 pace (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) with five-seat practicality and a 520-liter trunk for growing families and road trips. Premium pricing and front-wheel drive make it best for buyers who value performance and safety rankings over cargo-heavy or winter-focused needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.2 L/100km367 hp
740i
Car B
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.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 64 / 63
City 31 / 27
Budget / value 46 / 37
Road trip 63 / 65
Performance 35 / 32
Cargo 29 / 28
Practical 44 / 43
Premium 64 / 68
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 · Orange = 740i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 740i
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

  • Strong performance: 367 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s
  • Five seats and 520 L trunk support family trips
  • Efficient for its class at 8.2 combined consumption
  • Ranks well for safety among key metrics

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.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 uses 8.2 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick 740i if…
Performance & capability
740i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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