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Mercedes S Class vs Land Rover Range Rover - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ 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

Land Rover Range Rover

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

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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.

Mercedes S Class has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £, while the Land Rover Range Rover costs 122700 £. That’s a price difference of around 25572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover with 2.70 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the performs better – achieving up to , about more than the .

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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 has a evident edge – offering 802 HP compared to 615 HP. That’s roughly 187 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Range Rover performs slight better – reaching 261 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls convincingly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm difference.

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

In curb weight, Mercedes S Class is evident lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2504 kg. The difference is around 434 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover offers evident more room – 818 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover somewhat takes the win – 846 kg compared to 730 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes S Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £97,200
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Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 802 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 13.2 L
  • Electric Range : 31 - 117 km
Mercedes S Class
Land Rover Range Rover

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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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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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Costs and Consumption

Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
122700 - 244700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
116 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
31.80 kWh
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
62 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
2504 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 818 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
5052 - 5258 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
2047 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1870 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1841 - 2176 L
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
589 - 846 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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 - 802 HP
Power HP
300 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 261 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
650 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
221 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
2997 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.