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Mercedes S-Class vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Toyota Hilux?

Mercedes S-Class vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Toyota Hilux

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Toyota Hilux is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,170 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Hilux offers substantially more range – reaching up to 257 km, about 139 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Hilux

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 substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 431 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 Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

S-Class

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is barely lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries markedly more – 960 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class stands well ahead of its rival 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
Mercedes S-Class
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Mercedes S-Class
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
-
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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