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Mercedes-Benz E 300e
Sedan · Phev · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 300e
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 300e
The Mercedes-Benz E 300e blends plug-in efficiency with brisk performance for premium buyers who split time between city commutes and longer trips. Five seats make it family-capable, though the 355-liter trunk and FWD setup temper cargo space and winter confidence.
5 seatsSedanPhev5-star safety1.5 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 blends strong V6 performance with space and comfort for long trips, backed by a 520‑liter trunk and five seats. Its premium pricing and FWD layout make it less compelling for cargo-heavy use or harsh-winter regions that favor AWD.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety333 hp
Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 49 / 54
City 40 / 31
Budget / value 40 / 32
Road trip 59 / 63
Performance 34 / 35
Cargo 19 / 29
Practical 34 / 31
Premium 62 / 62
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300e · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300e Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300e

  • Efficient for its class with 1.5 L/100km combined consumption and ~50 km electric range when charged
  • 314 hp, 550 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s provide strong passing power
  • Plug-in hybrid flexibility: electric in town, gasoline support for road trips
  • Five seats suit upscale family duty

Mercedes-Benz CLS 400

  • Strong V6 performance makes highway passing easy
  • 520‑liter trunk and five seats support road trips and growing families
  • Efficient for its class at 8.4 L/100 km combined
  • Ranks well for safety in its class

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300e if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 300e uses 1.5 L/100km vs 8.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 puts out 333 hp vs 314 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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