Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 pairs V8 punch (402 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) with a usable 5-seat cabin and 520 L of luggage space, making it a premium choice for road trips and growing families. Its 9.9 L/100 km combined figure is efficient for its class, though city driving and cargo‑heavy use aren’t its strengths.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.9 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG targets premium buyers who want strong performance (435 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s) with five-seat practicality and a sizable 550 L trunk for road trips. Its combined consumption of 10.3 and around 74,900 price make it less appealing for city and budget-focused use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety435 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 55
City 28 / 26
Budget / value 43 / 24
Road trip 66 / 63
Performance 37 / 38
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 41 / 29
Premium 64 / 67
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 550

  • V8 performance with 402 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.6 s for confident passing.
  • Room for five and 520 L of trunk space supports family road trips.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.9 L/100 km given the output.
  • Safety ranks highly in our data for this model.

Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG

  • 435 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s deliver strong performance
  • 550 L trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
  • Signals a high safety ranking
  • Good value in its segment given the pace at around 74,900

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 uses 9.9 L/100km vs 10.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG puts out 435 hp vs 402 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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