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Mercedes S-Class vs Rolls-Royce Spectre comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 333,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Rolls-Royce Spectre?

Mercedes S-Class vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Rolls-Royce Spectre

  • substantially more electric range
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 104,000 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Spectre costs 333,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 229,409 £.

As for electric range, the Rolls-Royce Spectre offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 412 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Spectre

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 marginally more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Rolls-Royce Spectre takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Spectre delivers only slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is clearly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,890 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries visibly more – 660 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 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.

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
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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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Mercedes S-Class
Rolls-Royce Spectre

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
333,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,890 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,017 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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