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Mercedes S Class vs Cadillac Lyriq - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 69400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Cadillac Lyriq?

Mercedes S Class

Cadillac Lyriq

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

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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.

Cadillac Lyriq has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 69400 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 27742 £.

As for range, the Cadillac Lyriq performs significantly better – achieving up to 530 km, about 413 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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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 distinct edge – offering 802 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 187 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the is quicker – completing the sprint in , while the takes . That’s about faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes S Class performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Cadillac Lyriq tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 880 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes S Class is evident lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2774 kg. The difference is around 704 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers barely noticeable more room – 588 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class clearly takes the win – 730 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Cadillac Lyriq shows itself to be is largely superior 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.

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Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 528 - 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 - 22.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 460 - 530 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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
69400 - 93300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
91 - 102 kWh
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
2774 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
5005 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1977 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1687 L
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 230 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
388 - 458 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

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

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