Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Audi A8 L W12
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 pairs strong performance (299 hp, 5.9 s 0–100 km/h) with five seats and a 520‑liter trunk, making it a premium choice for long trips. Its 9 L/100 km consumption and 75,400 price lean more toward highway comfort than city frugality.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 L/100km
Audi A8 L W12
Car B
Audi A8 L W12
The Audi A8 L W12 blends huge power with all-wheel-drive stability, making it a confident premium choice for long road trips. It seats five with a 505-liter trunk, but its fuel use and price won’t suit every commute or budget.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety500 hpAWD
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Usage fit

Family 54 / 64
City 28 / 22
Budget / value 25 / 33
Road trip 63 / 71
Performance 35 / 47
Cargo 29 / 28
Practical 30 / 40
Premium 64 / 70
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 · Orange = Audi A8 L W12

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 Audi A8 L W12
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

  • 299 hp and 400 Nm deliver confident acceleration and passing power
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s and 250 km/h top speed support relaxed highway cruising
  • 520‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
  • Premium model with a noted safety focus in its class

Audi A8 L W12

  • Effortless highway pace from 500 hp and 4.2 s 0–100 km/h
  • AWD traction supports confident winter and all-weather travel
  • Practical for road trips with seating for five and a 505-liter trunk
  • Strong safety emphasis signaled in its rankings

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 uses 9.0 L/100km vs 12.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A8 L W12 if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A8 L W12's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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