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Mercedes-Benz CLS 300
Coupe · Diesel
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz CLS 300
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 300
Efficient for its class yet quick, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 diesel suits premium buyers who cover long highway miles and need real luggage space. Less compelling if you want winter-ready traction or SUV-like family flexibility.
5 seatsCoupeDiesel5.5 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG blends V6 biturbo performance with everyday 5-seat practicality and a useful 550 L trunk, making it a capable premium family road-tripper. Expect strong acceleration and value for the performance, with efficiency and winter/cargo extremes as trade-offs.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety390 hp
Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 25 / 54
City 27 / 33
Budget / value 34 / 46
Road trip 41 / 48
Performance 39 / 43
Cargo 30 / 30
Practical 27 / 33
Premium 54 / 56
Winter 18 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 300

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km for long commutes and road trips
  • Strong acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.8 s) with 272 hp for confident overtakes
  • Spacious 550 L trunk supports weekend luggage and business travel
  • Five-seat capacity adds day-to-day practicality in a premium model

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

  • 390 hp V6 biturbo and 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s deliver serious pace
  • Five seats and a 550 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Strong safety positioning within its segment
  • Pricing offers good value for this performance level

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 300 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 10.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG puts out 390 hp vs 272 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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