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Mercedes S-Class vs Fiat Ulysse comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Fiat Ulysse?

Mercedes S-Class vs Fiat Ulysse: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Fiat Ulysse

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

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.

Fiat Ulysse is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Ulysse with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

Ulysse

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 Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 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: Fiat Ulysse offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Ulysse is somewhat lighter – 1,946 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Ulysse offers noticeably more boot space – 800 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ulysse carries noticeably more – 924 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 264 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is far ahead 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in 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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
38,200 - 45,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
186 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
7 - 8
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,946 - 1,977 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
924 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,197 cm3

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