Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Volkswagen Arteon Comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Volkswagen Arteon

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Mercedes-Benz

CLS

2024 Volkswagen

Arteon

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How they stack...

CarExpert Score

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0.0

8.2

0.0

Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS

Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

80L

736 km

66L

409 to 508 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$183,600 - $197,600

$63,640 - $73,240

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Just look at it
Features list as long as your arm
Heaps of space in the back and boot

Misses

Currently missing some safety kit
Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack (+$3,800)
Magno Paint (+$4,900)

Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)

Reviews

8.2

2023 Volkswagen Arteon review

Volkswagen's passenger car flagship remains an underappreciated gem, especially as a Shooting Brake. It's pretty, plush and practical.

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Specs

Type
TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ
Size (cc)
2999		1984
Size (L)
3.0L		2.0L
Induction
TWIN TURBO 6		TURBO 4
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
24		16
Power
320kW		140kW - 206kW
Power RPM
6100		4200 - 4950
Torque
520Nm		320Nm - 400Nm
Torque RPM
1800		1500 - 2000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10.5		9.3 - 12.2

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Volkswagen Arteon Comparison