Ford Fusion AWD vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Ford Fusion AWD

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Ford Fusion AWD

The Ford Fusion AWD blends all-weather traction, strong power, and five-seat practicality for road trips and family duty. It’s good value in its segment, though fuel economy and cargo flexibility won’t suit everyone.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100kmAWD

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

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Usage fit

Family 53 / 34

City 50 / 26

Budget / value 48 / 19

Road trip 57 / 51

Performance 39 / 46

Cargo 26 / 29

Practical 30 / 30

Premium 25 / 66

Winter 66 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Fusion AWD · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Fusion AWD Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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Pros & cons

Ford Fusion AWD

AWD traction for winter and variable conditions on road trips
245 hp and 7.5 s 0–100 km/h provide confident passing and merging
473 L trunk and five seats suit growing-family travel needs
Priced at 28,000, it’s good value in its segment
8.4 L/100 km combined consumption may not satisfy efficiency-focused commuters
473 L trunk limits cargo-heavy use versus larger vehicles
Seats only five with no third-row option
Not aimed at premium seekers per signals

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
Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers seeking rear-drive feel or AWD traction
Premium pricing around 90,000 won’t fit budget-focused priorities
Winter driving isn’t a highlight per usage signals
No rated electric driving range or battery data for those wanting electrification

Verdict

Pick Ford Fusion AWD if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Fusion AWD uses 8.4 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 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Fusion AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Verdict

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