BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 600
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
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
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 seatsSedanGasoline612 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 34
City 46 / 26
Budget / value 54 / 19
Road trip 52 / 51
Performance 35 / 46
Cargo 26 / 29
Practical 43 / 30
Premium 52 / 66
Winter 26 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i Mercedes-Benz CLS 600
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

  • Strong acceleration and power make overtakes and on-ramps easy
  • Five-seat saloon with a 480 L trunk works for growing families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment given its performance
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km combined

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 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i uses 8.1 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 puts out 612 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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