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Mercedes S Class vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Mercedes S Class vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit lighter

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport is markedly cheaper – starting at 78,600 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,419 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 118 km on a single charge.

Range Rover Sport

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers marginally more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Mercedes S Class is a bit lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries noticeably more – 830 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes out modestly 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.

from £78,600
Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 249 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 118 km
Mercedes S Class
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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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 Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Mercedes S Class
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Price
78,600 - 175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 241 g/km
co2
61 - 266 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 660 kg
Payload
640 - 830 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
249 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
570 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Power kW
183 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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