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Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
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Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 blends strong turbo inline-6 pace (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) with five-seat practicality and a 520-liter trunk for growing families and road trips. Premium pricing and front-wheel drive make it best for buyers who value performance and safety rankings over cargo-heavy or winter-focused needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety367 hp
BMW 540i
Car B
BMW 540i
The BMW 540i is a premium saloon that blends 340 hp pace with five-seat comfort and a useful 530 L boot for family and road‑trip duty. It’s less compelling for cargo‑heavy or urban use, and its front‑wheel‑drive character may not suit enthusiasts.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 65
City 31 / 30
Budget / value 46 / 45
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 35 / 33
Cargo 29 / 29
Practical 44 / 45
Premium 64 / 65
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 · Orange = BMW 540i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 BMW 540i
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

  • Strong performance: 367 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s
  • Five seats and 520 L trunk support family trips
  • Efficient for its class at 8.2 combined consumption
  • Ranks well for safety among key metrics

BMW 540i

  • Strong performance (340 hp, 4.3 s 0–100 km/h) for confident passing and merging
  • Five seats and a 530 L trunk work well for growing families and road trips
  • Safety ranks highly in its positioning, aligning with family priorities
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km given the power on tap

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW 540i if…
Performance & capability
BMW 540i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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