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Mercedes S-Class vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Renault Captur?

Mercedes S-Class vs Renault Captur: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Renault Captur

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Captur is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes S-Class offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 477 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 585 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, Renault Captur is substantially lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 842 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers markedly more boot space – 530 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 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.

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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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Renault Captur

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Reviews Renault Captur

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Lüsi
15 May 2026, 16:11:37

More affordable, high-level infotainment and better quality — good value for money.

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Pet
4 Feb 2026, 11:01:12

The car was a very pleasant surprise. Very comfortable and enjoyable. The 1.3 TCe 158 hp engine is brilliant.

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Waldemar
1 Feb 2026, 13:55:20

A 2025 mild‑hybrid, 160 hp.
Really nice little car. Mostly doing 200 km trips. Driving isn’t tiring. I trusted the driver‑assistance systems and… I wasn’t disappointed. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant, though I’d trust it about 90%. Overtaking punch is a plus. I recommend it with a clear conscience. Ah, just those 18" wheels 🤦. Obviously fuel consumption is higher because it’s an automatic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
21,400 - 28,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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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