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Mercedes S-Class vs Aston Martin Vantage comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 168,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Aston Martin Vantage?

Mercedes S-Class vs Aston Martin Vantage: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vantage

  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes S-Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,981 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

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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 Aston Martin Vantage offers only slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vantage is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers barely more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 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 Vantage is markedly lighter – 1,745 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more boot space – 530 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class 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 £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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Aston Martin Vantage

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
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Height
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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
665 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 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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