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GWM WEY 05 vs Mercedes S Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (476 HP vs 802 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 97200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Mercedes S Class?

GWM WEY 05

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Mercedes S Class

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

GWM WEY 05 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51300 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 45828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: GWM WEY 05 manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes S Class with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the GWM WEY 05 performs evident better – achieving up to 158 km, about 41 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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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 has a significantly edge – offering 802 HP compared to 476 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the GWM WEY 05 takes 5 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes S Class performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the GWM WEY 05 tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls significantly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 847 Nm. That’s about 583 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes S Class is a bit lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2410 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers slight more room – 550 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class decisively takes the win – 730 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the GWM WEY 05 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.40 L
  • Electric Range : 158 km
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GWM WEY 05

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The Wey 05 punches above its weight with striking coupe-SUV styling and an interior that feels far posher than its price tag suggests. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech and cabin comfort without the prestige tax, it’s a tempting proposition — just be ready for plenty of curious glances on the road.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 54800 £
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.40 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
33.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
co2
12 g/km
co2
52 - 301 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2410 - 2440 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Length
4870 mm
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Width
1960 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Height
1690 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1229 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
420 - 730 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
235 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Engine capacity
1998 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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