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Mercedes S-Class vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Peugeot Expert Bus?

Mercedes S-Class vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

Peugeot Expert Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,651 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Expert Bus

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 Mercedes S-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Peugeot Expert Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 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: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Expert Bus is barely lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers substantially more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 2,967 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries noticeably more – 942 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 282 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is far ahead 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
Mercedes S-Class
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

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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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Peugeot Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Mercedes S-Class
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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