Ford Mondeo ST vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Ford Mondeo ST

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Ford Mondeo ST

The Ford Mondeo ST blends punchy petrol performance with five-seat, 525-liter practicality for growing families and road trips. It offers good value in its segment with brisk acceleration and efficient-for-class consumption.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km

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 37 / 26

Budget / value 60 / 19

Road trip 62 / 51

Performance 31 / 46

Cargo 29 / 29

Practical 43 / 30

Premium 32 / 66

Winter 30 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Mondeo ST · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Mondeo ST Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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Pros & cons

Ford Mondeo ST

Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s for confident passing
Large 525 L trunk supports family travel
Strong safety standing in its class per rankings
Good value in its segment at this price point
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite the generous trunk
FWD layout may disappoint if you face frequent winter driving
Petrol at 8 L/100 km won’t satisfy the most efficiency-focused buyers
Seats five only; not suited to those needing more capacity

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 Mondeo ST if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Mondeo ST uses 8.0 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 200 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Mondeo ST

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Verdict

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