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Mercedes S-Class vs Aston Martin Vanquish comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 835 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 330,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Aston Martin Vanquish?

Mercedes S-Class vs Aston Martin Vanquish: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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Aston Martin Vanquish

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes S-Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Aston Martin Vanquish costs 330,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 226,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin Vanquish with 13.7 L/100km. The difference is about 11.5 L/100km.

Vanquish

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 Aston Martin Vanquish offers markedly more power – delivering 835 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vanquish is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vanquish delivers a bit more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin Vanquish is slightly lighter – 1,910 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is decisively ahead 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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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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Aston Martin Vanquish

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
330,900 - 357,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
219 - 248 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,044 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
835 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
614 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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