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Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz E 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 pairs strong performance (299 hp, 5.9 s 0–100 km/h) with five seats and a 520‑liter trunk, making it a premium choice for long trips. Its 9 L/100 km consumption and 75,400 price lean more toward highway comfort than city frugality.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz E 350
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 350
The Mercedes-Benz E 350 blends strong performance with family-ready space, making it well-suited to growing families and long trips. Efficiency is solid for its class at 8 L/100 km, though the FWD layout may lessen winter appeal.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km320 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 54 / 64
City 28 / 33
Budget / value 25 / 49
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 35 / 36
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 30 / 44
Premium 64 / 61
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 350

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 Mercedes-Benz E 350
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

  • 299 hp and 400 Nm deliver confident acceleration and passing power
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s and 250 km/h top speed support relaxed highway cruising
  • 520‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
  • Premium model with a noted safety focus in its class

Mercedes-Benz E 350

  • Quick acceleration and strong passing power from 320 hp and a 5.9 s 0–100 km/h
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit family duties and road-trip luggage
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km for a gasoline powertrain
  • Good value in its segment at this price point given its performance and space

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 350 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz E 350 puts out 320 hp vs 299 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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