Mercedes-Benz E 300e vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Mercedes-Benz E 300e

Sedan · Phev · FWD

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

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

Car B

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

Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 49 / 54

City 40 / 29

Budget / value 40 / 28

Road trip 59 / 63

Performance 34 / 39

Cargo 19 / 29

Practical 34 / 30

Premium 62 / 65

Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300e · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300e Mercedes-Benz CLS 500

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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