Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 vs Audi A8 L W12

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Audi A8 L W12

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

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.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.2 L/100km

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 29 / 22

Budget / value 28 / 33

Road trip 63 / 71

Performance 39 / 47

Cargo 29 / 28

Practical 30 / 40

Premium 65 / 70

Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 · Orange = Audi A8 L W12

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Audi A8 L W12

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons