Compare performance (635 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Renault Symbioz?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Renault Symbioz is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,334 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Symbioz with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.
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 offers significantly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 585 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is considerably lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 806 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers only slightly more boot space – 576 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries markedly more – 660 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.
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Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
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Price
24,700 - 31,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
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Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
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Width
1,797 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
336 - 635 HP
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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