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Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
The Mercedes-Benz E 220d blends efficient diesel running (4.6 l/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 540-liter trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Performance is balanced rather than flashy, and front-wheel drive prioritizes everyday ease over winter prowess.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.6 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 blends an efficient diesel (5.5 combined consumption) with relaxed performance for premium road trips. A 520 L trunk and five seats aid family use, but FWD and a premium price won’t suit everyone.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety204 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 65 / 54
City 39 / 35
Budget / value 58 / 34
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 34 / 34
Cargo 30 / 29
Practical 50 / 35
Premium 57 / 60
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 220d Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.6 l/100 km, ideal for long commutes and trips
  • Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • Balanced performance: 194 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250

  • Low combined consumption (5.5) makes long journeys efficient for its class
  • Strong safety standing in its segment
  • 520 L trunk and five seats support family road trips
  • Torquey diesel (500 Nm) and 7.5 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 220d uses 4.6 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 puts out 204 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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