
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class most often competes with the BMW 8-Series and Audi A7 four-door “coupes.” The Audi A7 is filled with tech and just as stately.
The BMW 8-Series is new for 2020 and is bigger, but also more expensive.
The Jaguar XF is a wildcard here: it’s older but elegantly styled with an available wagon that’s gorgeous, too.
The Lexus LC is another wildcard: if you’re looking for a head-turner for two, it’s worth a look.
The Porsche Panamera can outgun them all in performance and price.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is graceful and serene with impressive performance available. |
The 2020 Audi A7 is a desirable low-guilt luxury car with an added dose of practicality. |
It’s back and the 2020 BMW 8-Series is available in any style except SUV. You go, BMW. |
Especially in wagon form, the 2020 Jaguar XF is an appealing luxury car for those of us not totally sold on SUVs. |
The 2020 Lexus LC will make any driveway look like a runway. |
It’s expensive, but the Porsche Panamera proves that old saw about getting what you pay for. |
MSRP From | |||||
$69,950 | $69,000 | $84,900 | $51,100 | $92,950 | $87,200 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Subcompact Cars | Large Cars |
Style Name | |||||
CLS 450 Coupe | Premium 55 TFSI quattro | 840i Gran Coupe | Sedan 25t Premium RWD | LC 500 RWD | RWD |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | quattro Sportback | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe | Hatchback |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2020 Audi A7 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2020 BMW 8-Series | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2020 Jaguar XF | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2020 Lexus LC | 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs. 2020 Porsche Panamera |