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Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Car A
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 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 safety9.2 L/100km450 hpAWD
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seatsstep-up price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 55
City 28 / 27
Budget / value 43 / 22
Road trip 66 / 70
Performance 37 / 44
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 41 / 30
Premium 64 / 69
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 · Orange = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

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.

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 550 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 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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