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Mercedes S Class vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

Mercedes S Class vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 305,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class offers significantly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 93 km more than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster.

SF90 Roadster

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 Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 365 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 216 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, Ferrari SF90 Roadster is markedly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 495 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
-
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
-
Height
1,186 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
Plugin Hybrid
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
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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