Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG blends serious performance with everyday usability, pairing 421 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s with five seats and a 370 L trunk. It’s efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and represents good value in its segment.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety7.3 L/100km421 hp
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 520 is a premium 5-seater that blends strong performance (0–100 km/h in 5.0 s) with a useful 520‑liter trunk for road trips and growing families. Less ideal for city-focused efficiency due to its petrol powertrain and performance bias.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 47 / 44
City 39 / 22
Budget / value 51 / 29
Road trip 41 / 59
Performance 42 / 42
Cargo 20 / 29
Practical 31 / 23
Premium 55 / 64
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s) for performance thrills
  • Strong output (421 hp, 500 Nm) for confident passing and on-ramps
  • Five seats and a 370 L trunk make it workable for compact family duty
  • Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and good value in its segment

Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 5.0 s and 367 hp for confident passing.
  • Seats five with a 520 L trunk, fitting family travel and luggage.
  • Secondary safety ranking signal supports premium family needs.
  • 8.5 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the power.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG uses 7.3 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 520 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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