Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 600
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro
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.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safetyAWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 600
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 600
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 mixes V8 biturbo performance with five-seat practicality, sprinting 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and offering a 520-liter trunk. It suits premium buyers who value speed and long‑trip space more than winter prowess or a low purchase price.
5 seatsSedanGasoline9 L/100km612 hp
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Usage fit

Family 55 / 34
City 27 / 26
Budget / value 22 / 19
Road trip 70 / 51
Performance 44 / 46
Cargo 30 / 29
Practical 30 / 30
Premium 69 / 66
Winter 70 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro Mercedes-Benz CLS 600
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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.

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

  • Explosive V8 biturbo output (612 hp) with 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident passing and performance driving
  • Five seats and a 520-liter trunk make it road-trip friendly
  • 250 km/h top speed supports rapid highway travel where allowed
  • Combined consumption of 9 is efficient for its class given the power

Verdict

Pick Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro if…
Lower entry price
Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 puts out 612 hp vs 450 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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