Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
Sedan · Electric · AWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Car A
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 safety
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
Car B
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
A long-range, high-power electric AWD 5-seater, the EQS 580 4MATIC focuses on premium comfort and road-trip ease. It delivers serious performance and useful cargo space, but it won’t suit budget-first or city-focused buyers.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety523 hpAWDElectric
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 57
City 35 / 26
Budget / value 34 / 5
Road trip 63 / 91
Performance 34 / 44
Cargo 29 / 34
Practical 35 / 25
Premium 60 / 76
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
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Pros & cons

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

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

  • 770 km claimed range supports long-distance travel.
  • 523 hp and 4.1 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless passing.
  • AWD traction is reassuring in winter conditions.
  • 610 L cargo space and 5 seats work well for family trips.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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