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Mercedes S Class vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Morgan Plus Four?

Mercedes S Class vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

Morgan Plus Four

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

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.

Morgan Plus Four is significantly cheaper – starting at 65,900 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,105 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Plus Four

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 Mercedes S Class offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Morgan Plus Four takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 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.

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is substantially lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class 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 £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 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 102 - 118 km
Mercedes S Class
Morgan Plus Four

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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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Mercedes S Class
Morgan Plus Four

Costs and Consumption

Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 241 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 660 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Morgan
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