Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

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Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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 safety

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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 seatssame usage profilestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 34

City 29 / 26

Budget / value 40 / 19

Road trip 63 / 51

Performance 36 / 46

Cargo 30 / 29

Practical 41 / 30

Premium 65 / 66

Winter 30 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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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.
Front‑wheel drive may disappoint buyers wanting all‑wheel‑drive traction.
At 72,600, it sits well above mainstream price points.
Usage signals suggest it’s less at home in stop‑start city driving.
Despite a big trunk, it isn’t ideal for cargo‑heavy or bulky loads.

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 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 puts out 612 hp vs 396 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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