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Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Audi A8 L 60 TFSI
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG
A luxury performance car that blends very high speed with five-seat practicality, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG suits fast road trips as much as premium daily use. It leads on top speed and shows strong safety signals while remaining usable thanks to a 520 L trunk.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety585 hp
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI
Car B
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI
The Audi A8 L 60 TFSI pairs luxury-focused comfort with strong performance, hitting 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s with AWD. It suits road trips and premium commuting, while its high price and 9.1 combined consumption make it less compelling for budget or city-first use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.1 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 54
City 23 / 25
Budget / value 14 / 17
Road trip 63 / 71
Performance 47 / 45
Cargo 29 / 28
Practical 30 / 30
Premium 78 / 72
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG · Orange = Audi A8 L 60 TFSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG Audi A8 L 60 TFSI
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.5 s) and 300 km/h top speed for confident overtakes.
  • Strong safety ranking signal adds confidence on long journeys.
  • Seats five with a generous 520 L trunk for road trips and family duty.
  • Combined consumption of 9.5 is efficient for its class given the V8 output.

Audi A8 L 60 TFSI

  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) and 460 hp enable quick overtakes
  • AWD improves traction for all-season driving and long-distance stability
  • 505 L trunk and five seats make it practical for road trips and growing families
  • Noted for safety alongside performance

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi A8 L 60 TFSI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A8 L 60 TFSI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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