Mercedes-Benz CLS500 vs Mercedes-Benz S350
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2013 Mercedes-Benz S350
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLS500CLS500 | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CLS500 | S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2006 | 2013 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLS500CLS500 | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64,900 (best) | $93,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLS500CLS500 | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | — | 21.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLS500CLS500 | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 302 hp (best) | 240 hp |
| Torque | 339 lb-ft | 455 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLS500CLS500 | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 15.8 cu ft | 16.4 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,050 lbs (best) | 4,784 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 124.6 in (best) |
| Length | 193.3 in | 206.5 in (best) |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 54.7 in | 58 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLS500CLS500 | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz CLS500 | Mercedes-Benz S350 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLS500 $64,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC $93,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |