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Ford Bronco vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mercedes S-Class?

Ford Bronco vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bronco

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Bronco is substantially cheaper – starting at 58,200 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,777 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 L/100km.

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 substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 335 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 563 Nm. That’s about 287 Nm more.

Bronco

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, Mercedes S-Class is only slightly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers barely more boot space – 562 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 249 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is clearly superior overall 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.

from £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
563 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Bronco offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Bronco is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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