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GWM ORA 07 vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 07 or Mercedes S-Class?

GWM ORA 07 vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

GWM ORA 07

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

  • markedly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 07

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

GWM ORA 07 is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,028 £.

As for electric range, the GWM ORA 07 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 402 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

S-Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the GWM ORA 07 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 680 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

ORA 07

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, GWM ORA 07 is marginally lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries significantly more – 660 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 07 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 £36,000
ORA 07

GWM ORA 07

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 520 km
GWM ORA 07
Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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GWM ORA 07

The GWM ORA 07 arrives as a cheeky, fashion-forward electric crossover that blends retro-modern styling with practical everyday sense, so it’s as happy in city traffic as it is turning heads on the boulevard. Inside you get a comfy, tech-rich cabin and sensible packaging without a premium sticker, making it a smart pick for buyers who want personality and value in one neat package.

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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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GWM ORA 07
Mercedes S-Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 45,800 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 520 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,210 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 408 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 680 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 300 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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