Audi A7 45 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD traction, quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, and a 535 L trunk make the Audi A7 45 TFSI a capable premium choice for long-distance driving with five aboard. Efficiency is solid for its class at 7.4 L/100 km, though its price and focus mean city-centric users may prefer something smaller or thriftier.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 blends strong V6 performance with space and comfort for long trips, backed by a 520‑liter trunk and five seats. Its premium pricing and FWD layout make it less compelling for cargo-heavy use or harsh-winter regions that favor AWD.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety333 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 54

City 32 / 31

Budget / value 48 / 32

Road trip 69 / 63

Performance 38 / 35

Cargo 30 / 29

Practical 46 / 31

Premium 62 / 62

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 45 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 45 TFSI Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

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Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD stability and 5.3 s 0–100 km/h support confident highway passing.
535 L trunk and five seats suit road trips with a growing family.
Efficient for its class at 7.4 L/100 km combined.
Balances performance, space, and AWD at a competitive spec for the premium segment.
Premium pricing at $68,800 won’t fit tight budgets.
Less compelling for short, stop‑start city use.
Not ideal for cargo‑heavy routines despite decent trunk volume.
Five-seat layout only; not for larger families needing three rows.

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

Strong V6 performance makes highway passing easy
520‑liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
Efficient for its class at 8.4 L/100 km combined
Ranks well for safety in its class
Premium price point for its segment
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy buyers who want AWD for severe winters
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or EV option

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 45 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 45 TFSI uses 7.4 L/100km vs 8.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 puts out 333 hp vs 265 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

Verdict

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