Mercedes S Class vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Mercedes S Class?

Depending on the version, the Mercedes S Class delivers up to 802 HP.

Q: How much fuel does the Mercedes S Class use?

On average, the Mercedes S Class consumes 2.30 L.

Q: How far can the Mercedes S Class go on a full charge?

The WLTP range is up to 117 km.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the Mercedes S Class?

The battery offers a capacity of 10.40 kWh.

Q: How big is the Mercedes S Class overall?

The Mercedes S Class measures 5179 mm long, 1954 mm wide and 1503 mm high.

Q: Is the Renault Clio offered with different drivetrains?

The Renault Clio is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the Renault Clio's engine?

Up to 158 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Renault Clio according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 4.10 L.

Q: How many kWh does the Renault Clio’s battery hold?

The Renault Clio comes with a 0.60 kWh battery.

Compare performance (802 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 16600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Renault Clio?

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Mercedes S Class

Renault Clio

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S Class

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.

Renault Clio has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80585 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Renault Clio with 4.10 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

Clio

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 decisively edge – offering 802 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 644 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.30 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes S Class performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls clearly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 1225 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Renault Clio is decisively lighter – 1124 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 946 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers noticeable more room – 550 L compared to 391 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class noticeable takes the win – 730 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 267 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.

Mercedes S Class

Renault Clio

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Mercedes S Class

Price : 97200 - 204400 £
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
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
Battery Capacity : 10.40 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.3 - 5.9 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 250 km/h
Torque : 500 - 1430 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 6 - 12
Doors : 4
Model : S-Klasse
Modell : S 450, S 450 lang, S 500, S 500 lang, Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, S 63 AMG E PERFORMANCE, S 580, S 350 d, S 450 d, S 580 lang, S 350 d lang, S 450 d lang, Maybach S 580 e, S 450 e, S 580 e, S 450 e lang, S 580 e lang
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, E, F, B
Trim Level : 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Edition 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, Edition 9G-TRONIC
Power kW : 247 - 590 kW
co2 : 52 - 301 g/km
Engine capacity : 2989 - 5980 cm3
Curb weight : 2070 - 2650 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 65 - 76 L
Trunk capacity : 325 - 550 L
Length : 5179 - 5469 mm
Width : 1921 - 1954 mm
Height : 1503 - 1515 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Payload : 420 - 730 kg

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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 Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Mercedes S Class

Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption
Price 97200 - 204400 £	Price 16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 13.2 L	Consumption L/100km 4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 31 - 117 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 10.40 kWh	Battery Capacity 0.60 kWh
co2 52 - 301 g/km	co2 92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 65 - 76 L	Fuel tank capacity 39 - 42 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 1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity 325 - 550 L	Trunk capacity 301 - 391 L
Length 5179 - 5469 mm	Length 4053 - 4116 mm
Width 1921 - 1954 mm	Width 1768 - 1798 mm
Height 1503 - 1515 mm	Height 1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 979 - 1176 L
Payload 420 - 730 kg	Payload 398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV	Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol
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 - 802 HP	Power HP 67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.3 - 5.9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed 250 km/h	Max Speed 160 - 180 km/h
Torque 500 - 1430 Nm	Torque 95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 12	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 247 - 590 kW	Power kW 49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity 2989 - 5980 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1789 cm3