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Mercedes-Benz CLS 250
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz SLC 200
Sedan · Electric · 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 safety
Mercedes-Benz SLC 200
Car B
Mercedes-Benz SLC 200
An electric five-seat SLC 200 that blends strong power with a 500 km range, making daily city use and road trips easy for a growing family. Quick and practical, but FWD and its focus make it less ideal for harsh winters or performance driving.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety300 hpElectric
Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 54
City 35 / 65
Budget / value 34 / 43
Road trip 63 / 58
Performance 34 / 27
Cargo 29 / 28
Practical 35 / 37
Premium 60 / 54
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz SLC 200

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 Mercedes-Benz SLC 200
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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 SLC 200

  • 500 km range from a 75 kWh battery supports commuting and weekend trips with fewer stops
  • Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit growing families and luggage
  • 300 hp and 4.5 s 0–100 km/h make merging and passing effortless
  • Priced at 59,999, it offers good value in its segment for power, range, and space

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz SLC 200 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz SLC 200 puts out 300 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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