Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG
A fast five-seater that pairs 4.0 s 0–100 km/h pace with usable space and a 370 L trunk. Good value in its segment with an emphasis on reliability and safety, though less suited to cargo-heavy or severe-winter needs.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety7.1 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 520 is a premium 5-seater that blends strong performance (0–100 km/h in 5.0 s) with a useful 520‑liter trunk for road trips and growing families. Less ideal for city-focused efficiency due to its petrol powertrain and performance bias.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety367 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 49 / 44
City 40 / 22
Budget / value 57 / 29
Road trip 41 / 59
Performance 36 / 42
Cargo 20 / 29
Practical 34 / 23
Premium 52 / 64
Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG Mercedes-Benz CLS 520
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG

  • 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 306 hp for genuinely quick performance
  • Seats five with a 370 L trunk, workable as a family compact
  • Good value in its segment with a focus on reliability and safety
  • 7.1 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class

Mercedes-Benz CLS 520

  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 5.0 s and 367 hp for confident passing.
  • Seats five with a 520 L trunk, fitting family travel and luggage.
  • Secondary safety ranking signal supports premium family needs.
  • 8.5 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the power.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 35 AMG uses 7.1 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 520 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 520 puts out 367 hp vs 306 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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