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Mercedes S Class vs Tesla Roadster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs ), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 184300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Tesla Roadster?

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes S Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97200 £, while the Tesla Roadster costs 184300 £. That’s a price difference of around 87115 £.

As for range, the Tesla Roadster performs decisively better – achieving up to 1000 km, about 883 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers decisively more room – 550 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 550 L.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.10 s, while the Mercedes S Class takes 3.30 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Roadster performs noticeable better – reaching 402 km/h, while the Mercedes S Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 152 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Tesla Roadster pulls convincingly stronger with 10000 Nm compared to 1430 Nm. That’s about 8570 Nm difference.

Who wins the race?

The Tesla Roadster proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Tesla Roadster is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Tesla Roadster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Electric Range : 1000 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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
184300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
1000 km
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
-
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
-
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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 - 802 HP
Power HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.10 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
10000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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