Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 vs Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

vs

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 blends premium V8 performance with useful long-haul practicality, pairing 402 hp and 5.4 s 0-100 km/h with a 520-liter trunk. It suits road trips and growing families more than tight-budget or city-heavy use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety

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 29 / 27

Budget / value 28 / 22

Road trip 63 / 70

Performance 39 / 44

Cargo 29 / 30

Practical 30 / 30

Premium 65 / 69

Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 · Orange = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

V8 power (402 hp, 600 Nm) for effortless overtakes and relaxed cruising
5.4 s 0-100 km/h adds confidence when merging and passing
520-liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
Strong safety standing in rankings for added assurance
Front-wheel drive if you prefer rear- or all-wheel-drive dynamics
9.2 combined consumption is not ideal for frequent city stop-and-go
Premium pricing around 70,000 will not suit budget-focused buyers
V8 petrol means no electric-only driving

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.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

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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