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Mercedes S Class vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 72900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Lucid Air?

Mercedes S Class

Lucid Air

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lucid Air has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 72900 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 24313 £.

As for range, the Lucid Air performs convincingly better – achieving up to 882 km, about 765 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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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 Lucid Air has a noticeable edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 802 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 3.30 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs noticeable better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls evident stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 1430 Nm. That’s about 510 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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, is lighter – compared to . The difference is around .

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers a bit more room – 627 L compared to 550 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class somewhat takes the win – 730 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Lucid Air shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lucid

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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.