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Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 blends strong V6 performance with space and comfort for long trips, backed by a 520‑liter trunk and five seats. Its premium pricing and FWD layout make it less compelling for cargo-heavy use or harsh-winter regions that favor AWD.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 blends serious V6 biturbo pace with five-seat practicality and a generous 540 L trunk for premium-minded travelers. It’s quick yet reasonably efficient for its class at 9 L/100 km.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety396 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 63
City 31 / 29
Budget / value 32 / 40
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 35 / 36
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 31 / 41
Premium 62 / 65
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

  • Strong V6 performance makes highway passing easy
  • 520‑liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.4 L/100 km combined
  • Ranks well for safety in its class

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) backed by a 396‑hp V6 biturbo.
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit road trips and growing families.
  • Signals indicate strong standing for horsepower and safety in its segment.
  • 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the performance.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 uses 8.4 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 puts out 396 hp vs 333 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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