Mercedes-Benz E 350 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

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Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Car A

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

The Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 mixes V8 biturbo performance with five-seat practicality, sprinting 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and offering a 520-liter trunk. It suits premium buyers who value speed and long‑trip space more than winter prowess or a low purchase price.

5 seatsSedanGasoline612 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 34

City 33 / 26

Budget / value 49 / 19

Road trip 63 / 51

Performance 36 / 46

Cargo 30 / 29

Practical 44 / 30

Premium 61 / 66

Winter 30 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 350 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 350 Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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Pros & cons

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
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy buyers seeking extra winter traction
If you often carry oversized or bulky items, the trunk may be limiting
At 8 L/100 km, there are more efficient options if fuel economy is your top priority
The price may feel high if you don’t need this level of performance

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Explosive V8 biturbo output (612 hp) with 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident passing and performance driving
Five seats and a 520-liter trunk make it road-trip friendly
250 km/h top speed supports rapid highway travel where allowed
Combined consumption of 9 is efficient for its class given the power
Front-wheel drive may not suit buyers seeking rear-drive feel or AWD traction
Premium pricing around 90,000 won’t fit budget-focused priorities
Winter driving isn’t a highlight per usage signals
No rated electric driving range or battery data for those wanting electrification

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 350 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz E 350 uses 8.0 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 puts out 612 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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