Car A
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Combines V8 pace, AWD traction, and a usable five-seat cabin for fast, confident road trips, backed by a strong safety ranking signal. Less compelling for budget-focused or city-first buyers.
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 pairs strong performance (299 hp, 5.9 s 0–100 km/h) with five seats and a 520‑liter trunk, making it a premium choice for long trips. Its 9 L/100 km consumption and 75,400 price lean more toward highway comfort than city frugality.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
55
/
54
City
27
/
28
Budget / value
22
/
25
Road trip
70
/
63
Performance
44
/
35
Cargo
30
/
29
Practical
30
/
30
Premium
69
/
64
Winter
70
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
- 450 hp V8 twin‑turbo and 4.0 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless passing and brisk touring.
- Quattro AWD provides confident traction for winter and mixed‑weather travel.
- Five seats and a 535 L trunk suit road trips and growing families.
- At 9.2 L/100 km combined, it is efficient for its class given the performance.
- Price around 83,600 places it firmly in premium territory.
- Less compelling if most of your miles are in stop‑go city traffic.
- Five seats only—no third‑row option for larger families.
- Those prioritizing maximum fuel savings may find 9.2 L/100 km higher than desired.
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
- 299 hp and 400 Nm deliver confident acceleration and passing power
- 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s and 250 km/h top speed support relaxed highway cruising
- 520‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
- Premium model with a noted safety focus in its class
- 9 L/100 km combined consumption isn’t ideal for heavy city commuting
- Premium price of 75,400 sits well above mainstream options
- FWD layout may not appeal to buyers seeking RWD or AWD
- Petrol powertrain offers no electric driving capability
Verdict
Pick Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.