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Mercedes S Class vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes S Class

Toyota Corolla

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

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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.

Toyota Corolla has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 68593 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes S Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class has a convincingly edge – offering 802 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 624 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1420 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers noticeable more room – 550 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 189 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class clearly perceptible takes the win – 730 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes S Class proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes S Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £97,200
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Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • 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
Mercedes S Class
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Mercedes S Class
Toyota Corolla
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Costs and Consumption

Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.