Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC vs Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

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Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

Car A

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC pairs strong AWD performance with room for five, making it well-suited to road trips and winter use. It offers good value in its segment given its 362 hp, 5.4 s 0–100 km/h, and a usable 525 L trunk.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safetyAWD

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 seatsSedanGasoline9 L/100km612 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 55 / 34

City 31 / 26

Budget / value 32 / 19

Road trip 69 / 51

Performance 43 / 46

Cargo 29 / 29

Practical 30 / 30

Premium 61 / 66

Winter 70 / 18

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz CLS 600

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

AWD traction boosts confidence for winter driving and long-distance trips.
Strong performance (362 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for easy passing and highway cruising.
Seats five with a 525 L trunk, fitting family travel and weekend luggage.
High safety ranking in the signals adds peace of mind.
Combined consumption of 9.2 L/100 km won’t suit efficiency-first buyers.
Five seats only; no third row for larger families.
Trunk layout limits bulky, cargo-heavy use compared with more flexible body styles.
Price of 60000 may still exceed tighter budgets despite strong value signals.

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 S 450 4MATIC if…

Lower entry price

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz CLS 600 puts out 612 hp vs 362 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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