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Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Car A
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
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Car B
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 safety8.2 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 64
City 29 / 31
Budget / value 40 / 46
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 36 / 35
Cargo 30 / 29
Practical 41 / 44
Premium 65 / 64
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
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Pros & cons

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.

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

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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