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Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 blends strong V6 performance with space and comfort for long trips, backed by a 520‑liter trunk and five seats. Its premium pricing and FWD layout make it less compelling for cargo-heavy use or harsh-winter regions that favor AWD.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100km
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Car B
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.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety450 hpAWD
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Usage fit

Family 54 / 55
City 31 / 27
Budget / value 32 / 22
Road trip 63 / 70
Performance 35 / 44
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 31 / 30
Premium 62 / 69
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 · Orange = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

  • Strong V6 performance makes highway passing easy
  • 520‑liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.4 L/100 km combined
  • Ranks well for safety in its class

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.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 uses 8.4 L/100km vs 9.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro if…
All-wheel drive
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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