BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

The BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i blends strong performance with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter boot, fitting growing families that still want pace. At this price point and 8.1 L/100 km combined, it’s good value and efficient for its class.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.1 L/100km

Car B

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 safety402 hp

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 63

City 46 / 28

Budget / value 54 / 43

Road trip 52 / 66

Performance 35 / 37

Cargo 26 / 29

Practical 43 / 41

Premium 52 / 64

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

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