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Mercedes S Class vs Rolls-Royce Phantom comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 445,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Rolls-Royce Phantom?

Mercedes S Class vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

Rolls-Royce Phantom

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mercedes S Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 341,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 13.3 L/100km.

Phantom

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 offers marginally more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

S Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Mercedes S Class is moderately lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Price
445,700 - 514,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 241 g/km
co2
351 - 361 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 548 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,018 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 660 kg
Payload
390 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce
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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