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Mercedes S-Class vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Lucid Air?

Mercedes S-Class vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

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Lucid Air

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lucid Air is significantly cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,162 £.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers substantially more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 764 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 616 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 1,090 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is marginally lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers moderately more boot space – 627 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries a bit more – 660 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is decisively 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • 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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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lucid
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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