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Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (28,500 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus Turnier or Mercedes S-Class?

Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Ford Focus Turnier

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes S-Class

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

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

Focus Turnier

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Focus Turnier is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,477 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Focus Turnier with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

S-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 355 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 Ford Focus Turnier takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

Focus Turnier

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus Turnier is substantially lighter – 1,413 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 752 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers moderately more boot space – 635 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries moderately more – 660 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is far ahead 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
Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes S-Class

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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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Mercedes S-Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 183 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
523 - 557 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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