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Mercedes S Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 92,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

Mercedes S Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • substantially more efficient
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is slightly cheaper – starting at 92,500 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 10.4 L/100km.

Corvette Coupe

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 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers barely 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 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers marginally more torque with 850 Nm compared to 806 Nm. That’s about 44 Nm more.

S Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,730 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries considerably more – 660 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 410 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class holds a decisive overall lead 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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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Corvette is a head-turning American sports car that pairs sculpted, aggressive looks with a cockpit built for driving enjoyment, complete with a thunderous soundtrack that refuses to be ignored. It delivers near-supercar thrills without the fuss of exotic ownership, making it a tantalizing pick for buyers who want performance and personality in one package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
92,500 - 156,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,730 - 1,907 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
193 - 250 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Chevrolet
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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