Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz E 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 blends strong turbo inline-6 pace (0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) with five-seat practicality and a 520-liter trunk for growing families and road trips. Premium pricing and front-wheel drive make it best for buyers who value performance and safety rankings over cargo-heavy or winter-focused needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety367 hp
Mercedes-Benz E 350
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 350
The Mercedes-Benz E 350 blends strong performance with family-ready space, making it well-suited to growing families and long trips. Efficiency is solid for its class at 8 L/100 km, though the FWD layout may lessen winter appeal.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 64 / 64
City 31 / 33
Budget / value 46 / 49
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 35 / 36
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 44 / 44
Premium 64 / 61
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 350

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 Mercedes-Benz E 350
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

  • Strong performance: 367 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s
  • Five seats and 520 L trunk support family trips
  • Efficient for its class at 8.2 combined consumption
  • Ranks well for safety among key metrics

Mercedes-Benz E 350

  • Quick acceleration and strong passing power from 320 hp and a 5.9 s 0–100 km/h
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit family duties and road-trip luggage
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km for a gasoline powertrain
  • Good value in its segment at this price point given its performance and space

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 350 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz E 350 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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