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Honda e:Ny1 vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda e:Ny1 or Mercedes S Class?

Honda e:Ny1 vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Honda e:Ny1

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes S Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

e:Ny1

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.

Honda e:Ny1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,599 £.

As for electric range, the Honda e:Ny1 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 412 km, about 294 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 significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 431 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 Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

e:Ny1

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, Honda e:Ny1 is clearly lighter – 1,730 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda e:Ny1 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 £33,400
e:Ny1

Honda e:Ny1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 412 km
Honda e:Ny1
Mercedes S Class

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Honda e:Ny1

The Honda e:Ny1 arrives as a cheeky, compact electric crossover that blends bold styling with clever practicality, perfect for city life and weekend escapes. Inside it's clean and tech-forward, offering a relaxed driving experience with enough space and refinement to make daily commutes feel surprisingly grown-up — and yes, the smile factor is real.

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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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Honda e:Ny1
Mercedes S Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 36,000 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
412 km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,387 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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