Audi A8 60 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Audi A8 60 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 60 TFSI

A powerful AWD five-seater with a sizable 515‑liter trunk, the Audi A8 60 TFSI suits premium buyers planning frequent road trips. Its 9.1 L/100 km fuel use and 86,000 price make it less attractive for city-heavy or budget-first shopping.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 mixes V8 biturbo performance with five-seat practicality, sprinting 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and offering a 520-liter trunk. It suits premium buyers who value speed and long‑trip space more than winter prowess or a low purchase price.

5 seatsSedanGasoline9 L/100km612 hp

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Usage fit

Family 54 / 34

City 26 / 26

Budget / value 21 / 19

Road trip 71 / 51

Performance 45 / 46

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 30 / 30

Premium 70 / 66

Winter 70 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 60 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 60 TFSI Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 60 TFSI

Serious pace: 460 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.4 s
AWD traction supports confident all‑weather travel
515‑liter trunk and five seats fit road‑trip and family needs
Strong safety signal in the rankings
86,000 price targets premium budgets
9.1 L/100 km may be costly for heavy city use
Seats five only; no third row for larger families
No electric‑only driving indicated

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Explosive V8 biturbo output (612 hp) with 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident passing and performance driving
Five seats and a 520-liter trunk make it road-trip friendly
250 km/h top speed supports rapid highway travel where allowed
Combined consumption of 9 is efficient for its class given the power
Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers seeking rear-drive feel or AWD traction
Premium pricing around 90,000 won’t fit budget-focused priorities
Winter driving isn’t a highlight per usage signals
No rated electric driving range or battery data for those wanting electrification

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 60 TFSI if…

Lower entry price

Audi A8 60 TFSI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 puts out 612 hp vs 460 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 60 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Verdict

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