Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 vs Audi S5 Coupé — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS 300

Coupe · Diesel

vs

Audi S5 Coupé

Coupe · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 300

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLS 300

Efficient for its class yet quick, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 diesel suits premium buyers who cover long highway miles and need real luggage space. Less compelling if you want winter-ready traction or SUV-like family flexibility.

5 seatsCoupeDiesel5.5 L/100km

Audi S5 Coupé

Car B

Audi S5 Coupé

The Audi S5 Coupé mixes strong V6 power with AWD traction and usable 4-seat space plus a 450 L trunk. It suits drivers seeking confident performance and road‑trip readiness with good value in the premium coupe segment.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety354 hpAWD

Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 25 / 48

City 27 / 36

Budget / value 34 / 51

Road trip 41 / 49

Performance 39 / 47

Cargo 30 / 22

Practical 27 / 33

Premium 54 / 55

Winter 18 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 · Orange = Audi S5 Coupé

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 Audi S5 Coupé

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 300

Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km for long commutes and road trips
Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.8 s) with 272 hp for confident overtakes
Spacious 550 L trunk supports weekend luggage and business travel
Five-seat capacity adds day-to-day practicality in a premium model
Around 70,000 places it firmly in the premium price bracket
Drive type not listed; confirm availability if you require winter-ready AWD
Diesel powertrain may be less suited to mostly short, stop‑start urban use
SUV alternatives offer easier access and family-focused versatility than cars in this segment

Audi S5 Coupé

V6 punch: 354 hp and 500 Nm deliver quick 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s.
AWD adds traction for year‑round and winter driving.
Usable for trips: 4 seats and a 450 L trunk.
Good value in its segment given performance at this price.
Only four seats; not ideal if you need space for five.
Coupe body limits everyday practicality versus sedans or SUVs.
8.5 L/100 km combined isn’t as efficient as smaller or hybrid options.
Premium pricing may stretch tighter budgets.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi S5 Coupé if…

All-wheel drive

Audi S5 Coupé's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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