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Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC balances luxury-first comfort with serious V8 performance and all-weather traction. It shines on long trips and for five-passenger families, but its high price and thirstier fuel use curb appeal for city and budget-focused buyers.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safetyAWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG
A luxury performance car that blends very high speed with five-seat practicality, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG suits fast road trips as much as premium daily use. It leads on top speed and shows strong safety signals while remaining usable thanks to a 520 L trunk.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.5 L/100km585 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 54
City 21 / 23
Budget / value 12 / 14
Road trip 72 / 63
Performance 48 / 47
Cargo 28 / 29
Practical 28 / 30
Premium 78 / 78
Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC

  • Effortless V8 performance (503 hp; 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s)
  • 4MATIC all-wheel drive for confident year-round travel
  • Room for five and a 500 L trunk suit road trips and families
  • Strong safety emphasis within its class

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.5 s) and 300 km/h top speed for confident overtakes.
  • Strong safety ranking signal adds confidence on long journeys.
  • Seats five with a generous 520 L trunk for road trips and family duty.
  • Combined consumption of 9.5 is efficient for its class given the V8 output.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 S AMG puts out 585 hp vs 503 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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