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Aiways U6 vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aiways U6 or Mercedes S-Class?

Aiways U6 vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Aiways U6

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

U6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Aiways U6 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,724 £.

As for electric range, the Aiways U6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 287 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

S-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 417 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Aiways U6 takes 7 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aiways U6 is visibly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers slightly more boot space – 530 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries visibly more – 660 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aiways U6 has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£41,295
U6

Aiways U6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 405 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
405 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Aiways
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Aiways U6 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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