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Mercedes S-Class vs Cadillac VISTIQ comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 85,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Cadillac VISTIQ?

Mercedes S-Class vs Cadillac VISTIQ: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • marginally more power
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Cadillac VISTIQ

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Cadillac VISTIQ is visibly cheaper – starting at 85,400 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,614 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac VISTIQ offers substantially more range – reaching up to 460 km, about 342 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

VISTIQ

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 offers marginally more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac VISTIQ is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac VISTIQ delivers marginally more torque with 880 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 30 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: Cadillac VISTIQ offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is visibly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,899 kg. The difference is around 734 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more boot space – 530 L compared to 297 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries slightly more – 660 kg compared to 576 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac VISTIQ is clearly superior 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 £85,400
VISTIQ

Cadillac VISTIQ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 460 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
85,400 - 97,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
460 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,899 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
297 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,026 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
576 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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 - 635 HP
Power HP
615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
452 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
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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