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Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
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Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 pairs V8 punch (402 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) with a usable 5-seat cabin and 520 L of luggage space, making it a premium choice for road trips and growing families. Its 9.9 L/100 km combined figure is efficient for its class, though city driving and cargo‑heavy use aren’t its strengths.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety402 hp
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 safety9 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 63
City 28 / 29
Budget / value 43 / 40
Road trip 66 / 63
Performance 37 / 36
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 41 / 41
Premium 64 / 65
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

  • V8 performance with 402 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s for confident passing.
  • Room for five and 520 L of trunk space supports family road trips.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.9 L/100 km given the output.
  • Safety ranks highly in our data for this model.

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 550 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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