Audi S4 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Audi S4 Sedan

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi S4 Sedan

The Audi S4 Sedan pairs strong V6 power and AWD traction with five-seat practicality, making it a confident choice for growing families and road trips. It delivers quick acceleration and efficient-for-its-class consumption, though cargo space and track-day performance aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

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 safety402 hp

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 63

City 47 / 28

Budget / value 55 / 43

Road trip 57 / 66

Performance 40 / 37

Cargo 26 / 29

Practical 44 / 41

Premium 53 / 64

Winter 66 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S4 Sedan · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S4 Sedan Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

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Pros & cons

Audi S4 Sedan

Strong V6 output (354 hp, 500 Nm) with 4.6 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
AWD traction adds assurance in winter and mixed conditions
Five seats and a 480 L trunk fit growing-family and road-trip needs
Efficient for its class at 7.4 combined and good value in its segment
Sedan body and 480 L trunk limit cargo flexibility versus SUVs and wagons
Not aimed at hardcore performance driving despite its power
No third-row option; seats five only
Price around 53,000 may stretch tighter budgets

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

V8 performance with 402 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s for confident passing.
Room for five and 520 L of trunk space supports family road trips.
Efficient for its class at 9.9 L/100 km given the output.
Safety ranks highly in our data for this model.
Premium price of 67100 may exceed some budgets.
Less at home in stop‑start city driving than on the open road.
Not aimed at cargo‑heavy tasks despite a 520 L trunk.
Front‑wheel drive layout may not suit those seeking rear‑ or all‑wheel‑drive dynamics.

Verdict

Pick Audi S4 Sedan if…

Best fuel economy

Audi S4 Sedan uses 7.4 L/100km vs 9.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 puts out 402 hp vs 354 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi S4 Sedan

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Verdict

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