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Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or Mercedes S Class?

Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes S Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Tourneo Courier is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,205 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers significantly more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 202 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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 clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 499 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

Tourneo Courier

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, Ford Tourneo Courier is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 648 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries markedly more – 660 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 177 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class has only a minor advantage 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 Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
320 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Tourneo Courier offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Tourneo Courier is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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