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Mercedes S Class vs Mitsubishi Space Star - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 11600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mercedes S Class

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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.

Mitsubishi Space Star has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 11600 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 85522 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

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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 S Class has a convincingly edge – offering 802 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 731 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.10 s. That’s about 10.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes S Class performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls convincingly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 1328 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 1130 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers decisively more room – 550 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class decisively takes the win – 730 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes S Class proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes S Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
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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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Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
11600 - 18700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1011 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
3845 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1665 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
1193 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2020 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi

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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.

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