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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
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 safety9.2 L/100km
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
Car B
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
A powerful AWD premium A6 with 560 hp and a strong safety ranking, it pairs rapid acceleration with space for five and a 530-liter trunk for long trips. Expect higher fuel use and a price aimed at buyers who prioritize performance.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety560 hpAWD
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 54 / 63
City 29 / 24
Budget / value 28 / 33
Road trip 63 / 70
Performance 39 / 50
Cargo 29 / 29
Practical 30 / 41
Premium 65 / 72
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 · Orange = Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Audi A6 4.0 TFSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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

Audi A6 4.0 TFSI

  • High-output V8 twin-turbo performance (560 hp, 700 Nm) with a quick 0–100 in 4.4 s
  • AWD traction boosts confidence on wet or winter roads
  • Seats five and offers a 530 L trunk for road trips and growing families
  • Strong safety ranking signal for its profile

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 uses 9.2 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A6 4.0 TFSI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A6 4.0 TFSI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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