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Mercedes S-Class vs VinFast VF 6 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or VinFast VF 6?

Mercedes S-Class vs VinFast VF 6: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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VinFast VF 6

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • barely lighter
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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.

VinFast VF 6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,028 £.

As for electric range, the VinFast VF 6 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 292 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

VF 6

Engine and Performance:

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

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly 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 VinFast VF 6 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VinFast VF 6 is barely lighter – 1,970 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more boot space – 530 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries markedly more – 660 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VinFast VF 6 has the upper hand 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.

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VF 6

VinFast VF 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 177 - 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 20.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 379 - 410 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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VinFast VF 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
30,000 - 33,400 £
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
19.5 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
379 - 410 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,970 - 2,035 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
432 - 438 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
177 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
130 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VinFast
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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