Compare performance (816 HP vs 802 HP), boot space and price (102500 £ vs 97200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or Mercedes S Class?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes S Class has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5334 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.30 L. The difference is about 8 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class performs convincingly better – achieving up to 117 km, about 106 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.
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 AMG GT has a barely noticeable edge – offering 816 HP compared to 802 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 3.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes AMG GT performs noticeable better – reaching 320 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls slight stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 1420 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes S Class offers decisively more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is a bit lighter – 1790 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers convincingly more room – 550 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 229 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class convincingly takes the win – 730 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 515 kg.
Overall, the Mercedes S Class shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.
The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.
detailsThe 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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Price
102500 - 194400 £
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Price
97200 - 204400 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
11 km
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Electric Range
31 - 117 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
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co2
52 - 301 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1790 - 2195 kg
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Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
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Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
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Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
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Length
4728 mm
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Length
5179 - 5469 mm
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Width
1929 mm
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Width
1921 - 1954 mm
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Height
1354 - 1359 mm
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Height
1503 - 1515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
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Payload
420 - 730 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
435 - 816 HP
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Power HP
336 - 802 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
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Max Speed
280 - 320 km/h
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Torque
500 - 1420 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
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Power kW
247 - 590 kW
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
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Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Mercedes AMG GT is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.