740i xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

740i xDrive

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

740i xDrive

The BMW 740i xDrive is a premium AWD saloon that pairs strong acceleration with practical road‑trip utility from its five seats and 500‑liter trunk. It’s best suited to highways and long journeys, while city and cargo‑heavy use are not its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety335 hpAWD

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.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 54

City 26 / 28

Budget / value 36 / 25

Road trip 70 / 63

Performance 38 / 35

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 42 / 30

Premium 68 / 64

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = 740i xDrive · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

Specs side-by-side

Spec 740i xDrive Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

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Pros & cons

740i xDrive

Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident overtakes
xDrive AWD traction for year‑round driving
500 L trunk and five seats suit family road trips
335 hp and 250 km/h top speed favor relaxed highway travel
Combined consumption of 9 won’t suit economy‑first buyers
Price sits firmly in the premium bracket
Saloon body and 500 L trunk limit bulky cargo versus taller vehicles
Less ideal for tight city driving and frequent stop‑start use

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 xDrive if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

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

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.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

740i xDrive

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

Verdict

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