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Mercedes-Benz CLS 550
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
Sedan · Electric · AWD
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 safety
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
Car B
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
A long-range, high-power electric AWD 5-seater, the EQS 580 4MATIC focuses on premium comfort and road-trip ease. It delivers serious performance and useful cargo space, but it won’t suit budget-first or city-focused buyers.
5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety523 hpAWDElectric
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 63 / 57
City 28 / 26
Budget / value 43 / 5
Road trip 66 / 91
Performance 37 / 44
Cargo 29 / 34
Practical 41 / 25
Premium 64 / 76
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC
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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 EQS 580 4MATIC

  • 770 km claimed range supports long-distance travel.
  • 523 hp and 4.1 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless passing.
  • AWD traction is reassuring in winter conditions.
  • 610 L cargo space and 5 seats work well for family trips.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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