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Mercedes S Class vs Land Rover Range Rover comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (104000 £ vs 122700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Land Rover Range Rover?

Mercedes S Class vs Land Rover Range Rover: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeable more efficient
  • slight more electric range
  • to a small extent quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Land Rover Range Rover

  • barely noticeable more power

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes S Class has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 104000 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.20 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover with 2.70 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class performs slight better – achieving up to 118 km, about 1 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover.

Range Rover

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 Land Rover Range Rover has a barely noticeable edge – offering 615 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover pulls slight stronger with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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.

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes S Class is slightly lighter – 2165 kg compared to 2504 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover distinct takes the win – 846 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 186 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class is narrowly ahead 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.

Mercedes S Class
Land Rover Range Rover

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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 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 10.6 L
  • Electric Range : 102 - 118 km

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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Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover wraps unabashed luxury and genuine off-road capability into a silhouette that still manages to look effortlessly elegant whether parked outside a city hotel or splashing through a muddy trail. Inside, it’s a cocoon of soft leathers, refined materials and serene ride quality that makes long journeys feel like private-jet comfort — ideal for buyers who want a plush cruiser that can also go where lesser SUVs won’t.

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Mercedes S Class
Land Rover Range Rover

Costs and Consumption

Price
104000 - 139100 £
Price
122700 - 244700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 241 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2165 - 2515 kg
Curb weight
2504 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1921 mm
Width
2047 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 660 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Power HP
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.