Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 vs 740i — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

vs

740i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 blends premium V8 performance with useful long-haul practicality, pairing 402 hp and 5.4 s 0-100 km/h with a 520-liter trunk. It suits road trips and growing families more than tight-budget or city-heavy use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety402 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 safety8.5 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 54 / 63

City 29 / 27

Budget / value 28 / 37

Road trip 63 / 65

Performance 39 / 32

Cargo 29 / 28

Practical 30 / 43

Premium 65 / 68

Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 · Orange = 740i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 740i

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

V8 power (402 hp, 600 Nm) for effortless overtakes and relaxed cruising
5.4 s 0-100 km/h adds confidence when merging and passing
520-liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
Strong safety standing in rankings for added assurance
Front-wheel drive if you prefer rear- or all-wheel-drive dynamics
9.2 combined consumption is not ideal for frequent city stop-and-go
Premium pricing around 70,000 will not suit budget-focused buyers
V8 petrol means no electric-only driving

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.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick 740i if…

Performance & capability

740i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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