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Mercedes S Class vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

Mercedes S Class vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably 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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes S Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 234,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 13.3 L/100km.

12Cilindri Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 678 Nm. That’s about 172 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, Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 605 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class is decisively ahead 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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is an intoxicating blend of old-school drama and modern composure, with a soundtrack and presence that steals attention wherever it goes. It’s a car for someone who wants more than transportation — a daily piece of theatre that rewards bold driving and refuses to be subtle, but it will happily demand commitment in return.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

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