Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz G 350 d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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 safety5.5 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz G 350 d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz G 350 d
The Mercedes-Benz G 350 d focuses on road-trip comfort and power, combining a 286 hp diesel and 600 Nm with a capacious 890 L cargo area. Premium pricing and front-wheel drive make it less compelling for city-first drivers or those wanting AWD traction.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety286 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 67
City 35 / 24
Budget / value 34 / 13
Road trip 63 / 77
Performance 34 / 32
Cargo 29 / 50
Practical 35 / 39
Premium 60 / 70
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz G 350 d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 Mercedes-Benz G 350 d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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 G 350 d

  • Strong diesel torque (600 Nm) for confident overtakes when fully loaded
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 6.4 s aids easy highway merging
  • Large 890 L trunk fits road-trip luggage and family gear
  • Premium positioning aligns with comfort-focused travel

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 9.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz G 350 d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz G 350 d puts out 286 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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