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Mercedes S Class vs Aston Martin Vantage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 665 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 169700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Aston Martin Vantage?

Mercedes S Class

Aston Martin Vantage

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

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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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 169700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72544 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.10 L. The difference is about 9.80 L per 100 km.

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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 slightly edge – offering 802 HP compared to 665 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Aston Martin Vantage takes 3.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin Vantage performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls convincingly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm difference.

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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 convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Aston Martin Vantage is a bit lighter – 1745 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers clearly more room – 550 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes S Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

from about £97,200
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Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 802 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 13.2 L
  • Electric Range : 31 - 117 km
Mercedes S Class
Aston Martin Vantage

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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 Vantage

The Aston Martin Vantage marries sculptural, jaw-dropping design with a ferociously engaging character that turns everyday drives into a headline act. Buyers get a luxuriously intimate cabin and a raw, communicative chassis — perfect if you crave theatre every time you pull away.

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Mercedes S Class
Aston Martin Vantage

Costs and Consumption

Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
169700 - 188600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2 - 3
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
1745 - 1805 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 235 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
4495 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1275 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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 - 802 HP
Power HP
665 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
325 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
489 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
3982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.