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Mercedes S-Class vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Mercedes S-Class vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers considerably more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 107 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

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 Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers very slightly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers a bit more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries moderately more – 660 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is clearly superior overall 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 £104,000
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 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 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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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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