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Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 blends premium V8 performance with useful long-haul practicality, pairing 402 hp and 5.4 s 0-100 km/h with a 520-liter trunk. It suits road trips and growing families more than tight-budget or city-heavy use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety402 hp
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 blends serious V6 biturbo pace with five-seat practicality and a generous 540 L trunk for premium-minded travelers. It’s quick yet reasonably efficient for its class at 9 L/100 km.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 63
City 29 / 29
Budget / value 28 / 40
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 39 / 36
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 30 / 41
Premium 65 / 65
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

  • V8 power (402 hp, 600 Nm) for effortless overtakes and relaxed cruising
  • 5.4 s 0-100 km/h adds confidence when merging and passing
  • 520-liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
  • Strong safety standing in rankings for added assurance

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) backed by a 396‑hp V6 biturbo.
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit road trips and growing families.
  • Signals indicate strong standing for horsepower and safety in its segment.
  • 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the performance.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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