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Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
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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 safety9.9 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 blends extreme performance with five-seat practicality and a generous trunk, making it a compelling luxury option for road trips and family use. Its 107,000 price and 10.1 L/100 km consumption are harder to justify for city or budget-focused buyers.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety612 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 64
City 28 / 22
Budget / value 43 / 28
Road trip 66 / 66
Performance 37 / 48
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 41 / 41
Premium 64 / 78
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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 63

  • Exceptional acceleration and speed (3.4 s 0–100 km/h, 300 km/h top speed)
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family gear and long journeys
  • Luxury focus makes it comfortable for extended highway travel
  • Strong safety standing within its class

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 uses 9.9 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 puts out 612 hp vs 402 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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