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Mercedes S-Class vs Ford Focus comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 27,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Ford Focus?

Mercedes S-Class vs Ford Focus: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Ford Focus is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,505 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Focus with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 355 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is significantly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 835 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries a bit more – 660 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 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.

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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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Reviews Mercedes S-Class

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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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Mercedes S-Class
Ford Focus

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 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
117 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
392 L
Length
-
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
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Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
495 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
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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