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Mercedes S-Class vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Toyota Proace Max?

Mercedes S-Class vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • significantly more power
  • visibly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly 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:

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

Toyota Proace Max is considerably cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,083 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max offers clearly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 306 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Proace Max

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 440 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.

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes S-Class is visibly lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries considerably more – 1,460 kg compared to 660 kg. That’s a difference of about 800 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max is clearly superior overall 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 £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
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
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
424 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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
2,050 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
710 - 1,460 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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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