Audi A8 L W12 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Audi A8 L W12

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

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 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 64 / 34

City 22 / 26

Budget / value 33 / 19

Road trip 71 / 51

Performance 47 / 46

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 40 / 30

Premium 70 / 66

Winter 70 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L W12 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L W12 Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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Pros & cons

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
High combined consumption (12 L/100 km) raises running costs
Less at home in stop-and-go city driving
Limited cargo flexibility despite a sizable trunk
Premium pricing may exceed many budgets

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 L W12 if…

Lower entry price

Audi A8 L W12 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 500 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L W12

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Verdict

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