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Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400
Car A
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 safety8.4 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG pairs a V8 biturbo powertrain with real-world practicality, offering very high speed alongside five seats and a sizable trunk. It excels at luxury touring and fast road trips, but the high price and fuel use limit appeal for city and budget-focused buyers.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety612 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 64
City 31 / 22
Budget / value 32 / 27
Road trip 63 / 66
Performance 35 / 48
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 31 / 41
Premium 62 / 78
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
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Pros & cons

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

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

  • Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s and 300 km/h top speed
  • Powerful V8 Biturbo with 612 hp and 850 Nm
  • Practical for families and travel with five seats and a 540-liter trunk
  • Safety ranks strongly in the signals for added peace of mind

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLS 400 uses 8.4 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG puts out 612 hp vs 333 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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