Car A
Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro
The A7 55 TFSI quattro combines a strong V6 and AWD poise to favor long-distance driving. It suits road trips and growing families more than tight-city or cargo-heavy use.
Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
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.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
64
/
54
City
30
/
29
Budget / value
44
/
28
Road trip
69
/
63
Performance
41
/
39
Cargo
30
/
29
Practical
43
/
30
Premium
63
/
65
Winter
70
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro
- 340 hp V6 with 500 Nm and 5.3 s 0–100 km/h delivers confident performance
- AWD traction enhances stability in winter and wet conditions
- 535 L trunk and five seats support family travel and road trips
- Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class
- Premium pricing at 68,800 may exceed some budgets
- Less suited to frequent stop-and-go city driving per signals
- Cargo-heavy use is a weaker fit despite the 535 L trunk
- 8.5 L/100 km may not satisfy drivers prioritizing the lowest fuel costs
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
Verdict
Pick Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro if…
Best fuel economy
Audi A7 55 TFSI quattro uses 8.5 L/100km vs 9.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 puts out 402 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.