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Mercedes S-Class vs Honda e:Ny1 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Honda e:Ny1?

Mercedes S-Class vs Honda e:Ny1: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably 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.

Honda e:Ny1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,599 £.

As for electric range, the Honda e:Ny1 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 412 km, about 294 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

e:Ny1

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 Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 431 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 Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 540 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda e:Ny1 is noticeably lighter – 1,730 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers visibly more boot space – 530 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda e:Ny1 has the upper hand 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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e:Ny1

Honda e:Ny1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 412 km
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Mercedes S-Class

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Reviews Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Yvissa
18 Mar 2026, 18:52:54

Good car, good power, but average range and it lacks a trip planner. Still, it’s not too much of a problem.

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Honda e:Ny1

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
33,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
412 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,387 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,584 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
350 kg

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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Honda
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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