Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 vs Audi RS 3

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 pairs V8 punch (402 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) with a usable 5-seat cabin and 520 L of luggage space, making it a premium choice for road trips and growing families. Its 9.9 L/100 km combined figure is efficient for its class, though city driving and cargo‑heavy use aren’t its strengths.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.9 L/100km402 hp

Car B

Audi RS 3

The Audi RS 3 pairs very high performance (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s, 290 km/h) with all-wheel-drive traction in a five-seat compact. It’s good value in its segment for speed-focused buyers who still need year-round usability, but efficiency and cargo space are clear trade-offs.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safetyAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 55

City 28 / 41

Budget / value 43 / 47

Road trip 66 / 52

Performance 37 / 44

Cargo 29 / 15

Practical 41 / 34

Premium 64 / 56

Winter 30 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 · Orange = Audi RS 3

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Audi RS 3

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Pros & cons