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Mercedes S-Class vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Mercedes S-Class vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
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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.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,345 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 349 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
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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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The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 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
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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